Floral
Green
Unconventional
Vintage/old school
Notesgingerhayleathermusknarcissuspatchoulipeartuberose
Style
unisex
Taiji, the symbol of Yin and Yang, refers here to the light and dark facets of the narcissus flower. This complex floral shimmers between the green of freshly-snapped stems and an animalic honey facet. Narcisse Taiji is a darkly luminous wonder, its narcotic allure underscored with leather and patchouli accents.
Perfumer: Marie Hugentobler
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A late-afternoon conversation, a structured jacket, a vase of cut stems within reach: Narcisse Taiji suits a composed presence with something less tame beneath it. The green floral surface keeps the mood alert; honeyed animalic depth and leather bring a more intimate, slightly old-world tension.
How to wear
Try it in mild to cool weather, when the green floral contrast and darker leather-patchouli base have room to unfold. Begin with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a restrained effect; in warmer conditions, use less and let the floral richness remain close rather than enveloping.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer flowers with stems, texture and a little animalic bite rather than polished sweetness. Its green narcissus, tuberose and leather accents will appeal to lovers of unconventional florals and vintage-inflected compositions who still want a contemporary sense of contrast.
Release year
2021
The nose
Marie Hugentobler. For Narcisse Taiji, she explores narcissus through contrasts rather than a purely floral portrait, setting its green luminosity against animalic depth. Ginger and tuberose introduce the composition, while leather and patchouli reinforce the flower’s darker character.
Collaborators
Founder Véronique Le Bihan shaped the yin-and-yang concept, framing narcissus through opposing qualities of light and shadow, strength and delicacy. Raw-material partner Cosmo Fragrances helped select Aubrac narcissus for its green, floral and animalic facets.
Atelier Materi’s story
Atelier Materi builds each fragrance around a principal natural raw material, revealing unexpected facets through contrast. Founded by Véronique Le Bihan, the house brings an architectural sensibility to perfume, pairing minimalist design with close attention to the craftspeople behind its ingredients, bottles and packaging.
Narcisse Taiji’s concept
Named for Taiji, the symbol of yin and yang, the fragrance interprets the dual nature of narcissus from France’s Aubrac mountains. Its freshly cut, green brightness is held against honeyed, animalic depth, with leather and patchouli extending the shadow rather than obscuring the flower.
Extra info
The narcissus comes from the Aubrac mountains, where the house documents a traditional cart-assisted harvesting method called collecte au chariot. The deep-blue bottle and handmade, gold-patinated concrete cap belong to Atelier Materi’s broader design language, evoking Brittany’s stormy waters and mineral coastline.
Notesgingerhayleathermusknarcissuspatchoulipeartuberose
Style
unisex
Taiji, the symbol of Yin and Yang, refers here to the light and dark facets of the narcissus flower. This complex floral shimmers between the green of freshly-snapped stems and an animalic honey facet. Narcisse Taiji is a darkly luminous wonder, its narcotic allure underscored with leather and patchouli accents.
Perfumer: Marie Hugentobler
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A late-afternoon conversation, a structured jacket, a vase of cut stems within reach: Narcisse Taiji suits a composed presence with something less tame beneath it. The green floral surface keeps the mood alert; honeyed animalic depth and leather bring a more intimate, slightly old-world tension.
How to wear
Try it in mild to cool weather, when the green floral contrast and darker leather-patchouli base have room to unfold. Begin with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a restrained effect; in warmer conditions, use less and let the floral richness remain close rather than enveloping.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer flowers with stems, texture and a little animalic bite rather than polished sweetness. Its green narcissus, tuberose and leather accents will appeal to lovers of unconventional florals and vintage-inflected compositions who still want a contemporary sense of contrast.
Release year
2021
The nose
Marie Hugentobler. For Narcisse Taiji, she explores narcissus through contrasts rather than a purely floral portrait, setting its green luminosity against animalic depth. Ginger and tuberose introduce the composition, while leather and patchouli reinforce the flower’s darker character.
Collaborators
Founder Véronique Le Bihan shaped the yin-and-yang concept, framing narcissus through opposing qualities of light and shadow, strength and delicacy. Raw-material partner Cosmo Fragrances helped select Aubrac narcissus for its green, floral and animalic facets.
Atelier Materi’s story
Atelier Materi builds each fragrance around a principal natural raw material, revealing unexpected facets through contrast. Founded by Véronique Le Bihan, the house brings an architectural sensibility to perfume, pairing minimalist design with close attention to the craftspeople behind its ingredients, bottles and packaging.
Narcisse Taiji’s concept
Named for Taiji, the symbol of yin and yang, the fragrance interprets the dual nature of narcissus from France’s Aubrac mountains. Its freshly cut, green brightness is held against honeyed, animalic depth, with leather and patchouli extending the shadow rather than obscuring the flower.
Extra info
The narcissus comes from the Aubrac mountains, where the house documents a traditional cart-assisted harvesting method called collecte au chariot. The deep-blue bottle and handmade, gold-patinated concrete cap belong to Atelier Materi’s broader design language, evoking Brittany’s stormy waters and mineral coastline.