Journal Notes:

Ever since I was first introduced to Narcissus—Narjis—I’ve been captivated by its shifting aroma. Depending on type and extraction, it can be powdery, creamy, green, medicinal, sweet, or floral.

My journey with Narjis began with two vintage oils: one from the Sultanate of Oman, traced back through a trusted chain to a Palace staff member; the other from a 3rd-generation Indian distiller’s reserve. One leaned oudy, the other softly musky. Both were treasures that felt like dream material.

My first Narjis creation, Nectar Poeticus, allowed Narjis to hover gracefully in a supporting role beside Osmanthus and animalic notes. Later, a 30-year-old Narjis—again with Palace lineage—found its way to me. Heavenly musky, it demanded center stage.

To approach it with fresh eyes, I invited my olfactory companion Tauhid into the process. Together, we experimented, refined, and finally gave life to this blend: an unapologetic dose of vintage Narjis (from the

Secret Garden Set), paired with Kashmiri musk, spices, and citrus. Osmanthus and Jasmine macerating in Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Burmese ouds form the base, aged for months. A touch of Sultani Shamama sealed the composition with vintage character.

The result? A musky, powdery, floral perfume where vintage Narjis shines as the star. The yield was nearly 250 ml, enough for about fifteen 15 ml bottles—with a little set aside for gifts.

On its own, Narjis Noor captures the essence of vintage Narjis in a bottle.

That said, if you wanted to experience a more pronounced Narjis presence, I partnered with the collector and owner Secret Garden to offer Narjis as an add on for Narjis Noor.