A sweet face slap of voluptuous white florals. Narcotic V’s jasmine, lily, orange blossom and tuberose signal Big Lady Perfume. Cedarwood attempts to corral the force of the flowers, but admits defeat when confronted by their power.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and strong presence: a room where the air is warm, the conversation is slow, and the wearer enters before the scent does. Its dense floral bloom feels theatrical and intimate, more like a statement made at arm’s length than a passing trail.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly in cooler weather or in the evening, when its white florals can unfold without becoming overwhelming. One or two sprays are usually enough; the extrait concentration gives it strong diffusion and long wear, with the tuberose and jasmine staying plush on skin while the cedarwood adds a dry edge in the air.
Who it’s for
For lovers of opulent white florals, especially those who enjoy tuberose with sweetness, volume and a slightly untamed edge. It suits wearers who like perfume to feel dramatic, sensual and unmistakably floral rather than airy or transparent.
Release year
2007
The nose
Alessandro Gualtieri is the Italian perfumer behind Nasomatto, known for radical, instinct-led compositions that push against conventional structure and polish. His work often feels raw, concentrated and emotionally direct, with a strong interest in texture, excess and sensory impact. For Narcotic V, Gualtieri channels that approach into a white-floral extrait that behaves like an amplified gesture rather than a polite bouquet. The fragrance reflects his taste for bold contrasts and his fascination with perfume as an intense, almost physical experience.
Nasomatto’s story
Nasomatto treats perfume as an artistic provocation rather than a polished accessory. The house is deliberately mysterious, often withholding full note pyramids and leaning on compact, evocative concepts that invite the wearer to complete the picture. Its bottles, small-batch production and in-house creation process all reinforce that independent, uncompromising spirit.
Narcotic V’s concept
Originally launched in 2007 as Narcotic Venus, this fragrance was later renamed Narcotic V. It was conceived as a white-floral expression of overwhelming feminine power, with Gualtieri shaping it as a living, self-directing composition rather than a strictly controlled formula. The imagery around it draws on Venus, seduction and the almost narcotic force of tuberose-heavy florals.
Extra info
Narcotic V was first known as Narcotic Venus, a name that pointed directly to its Venus-like theme of feminine allure. It is part of Nasomatto’s debut-era lineup and is produced as an extrait de parfum in small batches, with natural materials sometimes causing slight color variation from batch to batch.
A sweet face slap of voluptuous white florals. Narcotic V’s jasmine, lily, orange blossom and tuberose signal Big Lady Perfume. Cedarwood attempts to corral the force of the flowers, but admits defeat when confronted by their power.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and strong presence: a room where the air is warm, the conversation is slow, and the wearer enters before the scent does. Its dense floral bloom feels theatrical and intimate, more like a statement made at arm’s length than a passing trail.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly in cooler weather or in the evening, when its white florals can unfold without becoming overwhelming. One or two sprays are usually enough; the extrait concentration gives it strong diffusion and long wear, with the tuberose and jasmine staying plush on skin while the cedarwood adds a dry edge in the air.
Who it’s for
For lovers of opulent white florals, especially those who enjoy tuberose with sweetness, volume and a slightly untamed edge. It suits wearers who like perfume to feel dramatic, sensual and unmistakably floral rather than airy or transparent.
Release year
2007
The nose
Alessandro Gualtieri is the Italian perfumer behind Nasomatto, known for radical, instinct-led compositions that push against conventional structure and polish. His work often feels raw, concentrated and emotionally direct, with a strong interest in texture, excess and sensory impact. For Narcotic V, Gualtieri channels that approach into a white-floral extrait that behaves like an amplified gesture rather than a polite bouquet. The fragrance reflects his taste for bold contrasts and his fascination with perfume as an intense, almost physical experience.
Nasomatto’s story
Nasomatto treats perfume as an artistic provocation rather than a polished accessory. The house is deliberately mysterious, often withholding full note pyramids and leaning on compact, evocative concepts that invite the wearer to complete the picture. Its bottles, small-batch production and in-house creation process all reinforce that independent, uncompromising spirit.
Narcotic V’s concept
Originally launched in 2007 as Narcotic Venus, this fragrance was later renamed Narcotic V. It was conceived as a white-floral expression of overwhelming feminine power, with Gualtieri shaping it as a living, self-directing composition rather than a strictly controlled formula. The imagery around it draws on Venus, seduction and the almost narcotic force of tuberose-heavy florals.
Extra info
Narcotic V was first known as Narcotic Venus, a name that pointed directly to its Venus-like theme of feminine allure. It is part of Nasomatto’s debut-era lineup and is produced as an extrait de parfum in small batches, with natural materials sometimes causing slight color variation from batch to batch.