The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Songe de Narcisse arrived in 2025 from Sentire. The name points toward narcissus, but this isn't a portrait of one flower in isolation. Nata Dyshliuk and Brooke Belldon build it as a conversation between moods: the lift of citrus, the green presence of ivy, the floral character of narcissus absolute, and the earthen pull of moss, patchouli, and woods. The result feels dreamlike without becoming weightless, a floral composition that keeps one foot in the garden and the other in the earth. As the fragrance develops, its brighter notes gradually share the stage with darker materials, creating a layered impression that is inviting, tactile, and quietly expressive.
The composition's most interesting choice is the pairing of yellow floral notes with a green foundation. Narcissus absolute gives the center a distinct floral depth, while jasmine and Lily of the Valley make the heart feel airy rather than heavy. Iris softens the edges with a cool, powdery quality. Then ivy, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Musk, and Atlas Cedar add an earthy counterweight. The notes move from brightness to softness and then into moss, woods, and skin-like musk, giving the floral structure several dimensions.
The evolution
The first impression is movement. Ivy gives the opening a green snap, and bitter orange and Sicilian bergamot add a bright citrus character without making the composition sugary. As the top notes fade, narcissus absolute moves into focus with jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and iris, turning the air yellow, clean, and quietly luminous. That floral heart is never allowed to become innocent for long. Oakmoss, Patchouli, Musk, and Atlas Cedar settle underneath, adding a darker, mossy line that becomes more apparent as the hours pass. By the drydown, the sharpness has gone, but the green hasn't disappeared; it has become shaded, earthy, and more intimate. The result leaves behind a soft floral trace with a mossy pulse and above-average longevity.
Cultural impact
Songe de Narcisse offers a distinctive approach to a familiar floral vocabulary. Its reflective floral character is grounded by ivy, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Musk, and Atlas Cedar, balancing softness with texture. The composition invites attention to the small shifts between notes rather than presenting the narcissus as a simple standalone theme. For people drawn to fragrance as a personal record, the scent feels suited to quiet moments of discovery, where the wearer can follow the citrus, florals, green materials, and earthy base as they change across the composition.
The House
SentireThe Creator
Nata Dyshliuk & Brooke BelldonDyshliuk favors clean, architectural compositions with clear structure and deliberate material choices. Her formulations demonstrate restraint, using each ingredient purposefully without unnecessary layering.
