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Eau de parfum
St. Narcissus Reject
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character
St. Narcissus Reject is a 2025 unisex perfume by St. Narcissus, a fragrance brand from Greece.
The composition is presented as an eau de parfum and combines gourmand, spicy and woody facets.
This is an expressive fragrance with a rich character, created for those who enjoy noticeable, multi-layered perfume formulas.
The name Reject gives the composition a distinctive mood: the fragrance seems to deliberately reject predictable softness in favor of contrast.
Here, juicy fruity nuances meet spices, sweet accords, resinous myrrh and dark woods. This combination means that St.
Narcissus Reject is perceived not as a simple sweet perfume, but as a deep, textured and slightly provocative release.
Development and Scent Profile
At the opening, the composition smells bright and energetic: bergamot adds a fresh citrusy lift, fig brings soft fruity density, while black pepper lends the opening a dry spiciness.
The very first minutes show that this is not a weightless daytime fragrance, but a rich composition with noticeable energy and strong sillage potential.
In the heart, the sweetness of caramel, cherry and sugar cookies intertwines with cinnamon and cassia.
Myrrh adds balsamic depth, while tea tree introduces a cool, slightly astringent woody-green nuance.
This heart is built on a striking contrast: its dessert-like appeal is balanced by spice and resinous seriousness.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes darker and warmer. Oud, cedar, vetiver and black musk form an expressive base, while vanilla and tonka beans soften it with creamy sweetness.
The drydown is dense, long-lasting and enveloping, with a woody-musky accent that lingers on the skin and clothing for a long time.
Sillage and Wearability
St. Narcissus Reject is described as having very strong sillage, making it particularly suitable for fans of noticeable compositions.
Only a small amount is needed for those around you to perceive a spicy-sweet cloud with nuances of cherry, caramel, vanilla and dark woods.
Precise dosage recommendations for application to skin and clothing are not provided in the database, so it is best to start with a minimal number of sprays and increase gradually.
In terms of mood, this is a fragrance for cool weather, evening outings and occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality.
Its rich gourmand base is especially beautiful in autumn and winter, while the spicy and woody nuances make the composition suitable not only for a date, but also for a cultural event or an atmospheric get-together with friends.
In hot weather, Reject may feel too dense, so moderation is advised.
Its Place in the Brand's Style
St. Narcissus Reject showcases the bold side of the Greek brand: instead of universal transparency, it offers a complex interplay of sweetness, spices, resins and woody accords.
The lack of information about the perfumer does not prevent us from appreciating the release's central idea—to create a memorable unisex fragrance with powerful projection and a pronounced presence.
Those drawn to dark gourmand and woody-spicy compositions may want to consider Noble Royale Cuir Magnifique.
As alternatives, Nabeel Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Edgardio Chilini Silver Olibanum are also worth considering. St.
Narcissus Reject, however, retains its own identity through its combination of cherry-caramel sweetness, a spicy heart and an exceptionally strong woody-musky trail.
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