Narcisse Taiji

• Everyday
• Evening
• Work

Narcisse Taji draws on this contrasting material, both luminous and darker, with an idea of duality, almost like a balance between two opposing forces. This is not a classic floral, but a living, textured flower with character. The perfume opens on a lightly green freshness, natural and luminous, that gives an impression of open air and nature. Then the narcissus takes centre stage, with facets at once floral, honeyed and slightly animalic, almost leathery, that bring great depth. Over time, the fragrance takes shape with woody and musky notes that ground the scent without freezing it. The narcissus remains present but more blended, warmer, with an elegant, slightly mysterious sillage.

Atelier Materi is a French perfume house founded in 2019 by Véronique Le Bihan, who comes from Brittany. These roots show in the brand’s identity, shaped by raw, mineral landscapes and by an approach to perfume centred on raw materials. Each fragrance is built around one main ingredient, worked to bring out its different facets rather than diluted in a complex structure. The compositions remain legible, with a limited number of materials arranged to support this central axis. The house’s world also draws on references to architecture, seeking clean lines, structure and balance. This carries through to the design of the objects, notably a blue-tinted glass bottle and a hand-shaped concrete cap, both the result of craft work. Finally, Atelier Materi favours closely supervised production, relying on known partners and artisanal know-how, with manufacturing mostly carried out in Europe.