Caron narcisse noir created by ernest daltroff is a true child of art deco, an era in art and fashion marked. This is brief history of caron paris and some of their popular perfumes is sourced directly from caron public relations department and may be of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. It turns out that a history of perfume is both wideranging and oddly intimate. While the perfume houses produced more fragrances than fashion houses, by the 1920s women started to look at perfume the same way they regarded new fashion styles as marylene. Hers is a name i sort of knew for years, but never really paid any attention to until i read somewhere about a near legendry scent narcisse noir, and that it was one of the fewonly perfumes to inspire a book. This luxurious fragrance opens with floral top notes of narcissus and african orange flower, before giving way to the scents of rose and jasmine paired with a citrusy hint of orange. Narcisse noir from caron is a fragrance that features invigorating florals.
The eternal dance narcisse noir by caron the perfumed dandys. Mar 27, 2017 the first time i encountered a perfume that beguiled me was in the pages of a book. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women. Caron narcisse noir antique perfume bottle with outer round box with two additional bottles. In the 1950s, on the set of sunset boulevard, gloria swanson pronounces the name of the perfume first created in powder form, the perfume.
Trademarks and logos belong to respected companies and manufacturers and are used solely to identify products and companies. Series 1 series 2 series 3 series 4 series 5 series 6 series 7 series 8 series 9 series 10. In this book, she gives a witty overview of the top 100 perfumes that marked the 20th century. Its a name that evokes a world of sumptuousness and distinction, founded on an impressive list of classics ranging from narcisse noir 1911 to. Narcissus is blended with aromatic sandalwood, which lends a sensual, lingering aura to a floral bouquet rife with rose and jasmine. I should probably mention that although sabu says that his perfume is black narcissus and not narcisse noir, and perfume intelligence lists a few other obscure black narcissus perfumes by ahmed soliman 1920, the bacorn co. This glass bottle tapers gently with a wider base and a goldtone cap that has an attached inner glass dauber applicator. An intense and mysterious floral trail, created in chiaroscuro in the spirit of narcisse noir. One of my favorite perfume writers, the perfume historian octavian coifan from fragrances cites chanel no. Adore at les senteurs one of historys great perfumes, created in 1911, this is a. May 09, 20 narcisse noir by caron 1912 created by the great perfumer ernest daltroff, founder of caron, narcisse noir is based on the black narcissus, an exotic springblooming flower found in china and persia.
The originality of the elixir is present in the orange blossom notes combined with notes of narcissus, musk and. Narcisse noir by caron 1911 is a creamy, sweet, powdery floral that seems almost as a presage to guerlain lhuere bleue 1912 in style, but with narcissus and neroli leading the charge over incense and light musky animalics instead of a heliotropeled semifougere musk accord like the guerlain. Narcisse noir is just too pretty for even genderbending cishet perfume. The houses first famous perfume, narcisse noir 1911, reached hollywood. Narcisse noir parfum is still a very good dark orange blossom fragrance. Narcisse noir perfume by caron, released in 1911, narcisse noir is a perfume for women that is both fruity and flowery. Nowhere is the power of noir aka black more intense than in the sublime and surreal cosmos of perfumes.
Intoxicating jasmine and powdery, nuanced iris meld with harmonious citrus elements o. Created in 1911 by ernest daltroff and immortalised by gloria swanson in the film sunset boulevard, this bold perfume pushes the intrinsic dual personality of. New listing vintage 60s narcisse noir by caron extrait parfum large 1 oz30 cc sealed bottle. I am continuing my 100 fragrances that influenced perfume history. Lizzie ostrom, also known as odette toilette, is the author of the phenomenal book perfume, a century of scents. The movie sunset boulevard enshrined this perfume, when gloria swanson pronounced the name in a deep sultry voice, black narcissus, narcisse noir. Narcisse blanc caron perfume a fragrance for women 1923. May 09, 20 this is the second in my series of vintage perfume posts. Own a piece of fragrance history with the choice of narcisse blanc.
The history of caron perfumes and fragrance the caron perfume house celebrated a century of fragrance last year and have continued to represent luxury and tradition throughout a competitive history. Goddens black narcissus, which was also the inspiration for one of my. Buy products related to narcisse perfume products and see what customers say about narcisse perfume products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The scent was launched in 1911 and the fragrance was created by perfumer ernest daltroff. In the same way the gold metal is also the black, as if it was a tattoo of a dagger through a dark rose.
One of the great perfumes of history the perfume that inspired a novel and a film. The destinies of these three very diverse creations were not to be similar. Let scent and subversion take you for a whiff on the wild side of 20th century perfume. Narcisse noir is by turns a joyous evocation of youth, an erotic dance of courtship and. It is a perfume of performance not entirely suitable for rehearsals. From modern creations such as bulgaris jasmin noir and black or tom fords black orchid and even black violet to ormonde jaynes orris noir and yves rochers iris noir, all the way through to vintage gems such as the murky narcisse noir by caron, or the kaleidoscopic or noir. For me, generally, something vulgar tries to be beautiful with its flashiness but fails.
Top notes are orange, neroli, orange blossom and petitgrain. The discovery of this great heritage has given birth today to the awareness of perfume s cultural wealth. Narcisse noir 1911 caron perfume a fragrance for women 1911. Pronounced narseesenwar, the name means black narcissus in french. Narcisse noir was not ernest daltroffs first fragrance, but it is the earliest of his creations that is. Narcisse noir by caron 1912 created by the great perfumer ernest daltroff, founder of caron, narcisse noir is based on the black narcissus, an exotic springblooming flower found in china and persia. May 05, 2015 narcisse noir is to caron what shalimar is to guerlain, or n. By playing with gender conventions, highlighting the ripe smells of the human body, or celebrating queer and louche identities, 20thcentury perfume. Apr 29, 2014 let myperfumesource be your source when it comes to discount narcisse perfume. Mar 19, 2014 narcisse noir by caron march 19, 2014 by the scented hound 22 comments what i smell. Black narcissus is a 1947 film by powell and pressburger black narcissus may also refer to.
Created in 1911 by ernest daltroff and immortalised by gloria swanson in the film sunset boulevard, this bold perfume pushes the intrinsic dual personality of orange blossom to the extreme. Created in 1911 by ernest daltroff and immortalised by gloria swanson in the film sunset boulevard, this bold perfume pushes the intrinsic dual personality of orange blossom. Narcisse noir parfum, created by ernest daltroff in 1911 to frighten polite women everywhere. Narcisse blanc by caron is a floral fragrance for women. Ive seen different perfume notes for narcisse noir listed. Im also talking about perfume because it introduced me to one of my favourite authors rumer godden.
This perfume i used to love when i was younger, but now, at age 42, i guess my taste has changed, for me. In the 1950s, on the set of sunset boulevard, gloria swanson pronounces the name of the perfume. It feels elegantly classical and is very much a perfume of its time. This is a vintage miniature tester bottle of le narcisse noir perfume by caron. A trio of some of the worlds most beloved perfumes, chanel no. Narcisse noir 1911 caron perfume a fragrance for women.
Caron narcisse noir created in 1911 by ernest daltroff is a true child of art deco, an era in art and fashion marked by the fascination with the east. The history of caron perfumes and fragrance fashion era. Narcisse noir by caron 1911 is a creamy, sweet, powdery floral that seems almost as a presage to guerlain lhuere bleue 1912 in style, but with narcissus and neroli leading the charge over incense. Jan 01, 20 let scent and subversion take you for a whiff on the wild side of 20th century perfume. This is the second in my series of vintage perfume posts. Each country has its own perfume culture, rituals, routes and history. By playing with gender conventions, highlighting the ripe smells of the human body, or celebrating queer and louche identities, 20thcentury perfume broke free from the assumptions of the prior century, and became a largely. Book club discussion questions for scent of triumph. Narcisse noir was not ernest daltroffs first fragrance, but it is the earliest of his creations that is still in production today. Black narcissus, or narcisse noir, a perfume introduced in 1911 by parfums caron.
This video, for discount narcisse perfume by chloe, is marketed by online video billboards, inc. An im chat with lizzie ostrom aka odette toilette on her book perfume a. Endymion by benjamin disraeli and penhaligons the dandy celebrates world book day. Magnum carons narcisse noir vintage decorative glass perfume. Its immaculate sweetness fuses with brooding, fatally seductive notes that accentuate the richness of voluptuous sandalwood. Ce parfum audacieux cree en 1911 par ernest daltroff et rendu. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Narcisse noir is to caron what shalimar is to guerlain, or n. Le narcisse noir caron perfume bottle black flower 1920s. According to perfumer guy robert, it was daltroffs first big fragrance. Magnifique histoire, troublante, hallucinante, tournee dans des decors fabuleux. The sultry redhaired witch in mikhail bulgakovs the master and margarita enticed women with the promise of guerlain, chanel no 5, mitsouko, narcisse noir. Jun 01, 2005 from the beginning, parfums caron was the house dedicated solely to fragrance, unlike houses like chanel or christian dior that were first and foremost fashion houses.
Black narcissus, a 1939 novel by rumer godden, named after the caron perfume. Empty bottle with comparable additions measures 214 inches tall. Released in 1911, this timeless fragrance is designed for refined mature women. Narcisse noir was one of the most important fragrances brought forth in 1912, an industrious year in the history of perfumery. Introduced in 1923 as a followup to one of the premiere scents by caron, this lush floral composition for women radiates romance. Narcisse noir by caron i9ii narcisse noir is to caron what shalimar is to guerlain, or n. Narcisse perfume by chloe discount narcisse perfume for women.
Oct 31, 2005 narcisse noir is not one of the urn fragrances, and so can be purchased without visiting a caron boutique. Sep 26, 2015 favorite vintage perfumes and vintage ads for perfume and beauty. Broken image broken links wrong information missing information spam other your name. The first time i encountered a perfume that beguiled me was in the pages of a book. The destinies of these three very diverse creations were not. Even without knowing the context in which narcisse noir was created, one whiff of this sensual orange blossom can conjure up the art decos black and white motifs. Created especially for book club members, a list of ten questions is included in the back of scent of triumph. Narcisse noir by caron is a floral fruity fragrance for women. This is a list of some of the most widely known commercially available perfumes from the fourteenth century onwards, sortable by year, name, company, perfumer, and the authority for its notability.
Book club discussion questions for scent of triumph for those who are active in book clubs, heres one of the most popular posts from my goodreads blog. In some ways, i long for that blissful eden of perfume ignorance again. The sultry redhaired witch in mikhail bulgakovs the master and margarita enticed women with the promise of guerlain, chanel no 5, mitsouko, narcisse noir, evening gowns, cocktail dresses. Narcisse noir opens with a dark and deep narcissus, like it comes from the depths of a country field that is moistened with a warm undercurrent that runs through it. Dec 26, 2006 narcisse noir parfum, created by ernest daltroff in 1911 to frighten polite women everywhere. Captured with rare realism, the fullbodied and slightly smoky scent of black coffee so beloved by jean jacques creates a captivating contrast with the fresh and delicate perfume of rose, which has inspired the house of caron since the beginning.