Nosie

Cestrum Nocturnum

The note unfolds as an intensely potent, almost overwhelmingly sweet and narcotic white floral, primarily revealing itself as a heart and occasionally a heavy base note. Its initial impression is a powerful, heady wave of verdant floralcy, quickly deepening into an intoxicating, almost creamy richness. A prominent indolic character lends it a lush, animalic undertone, reminiscent of a delicate decay or a warm, moist earth, which can be perceived as slightly mushroomy or even subtly fecal by some, yet this nuance is crucial to its allure. It possesses remarkable projection, radiating outward with a sultry warmth, and boasts exceptional longevity, clinging to the skin and fabric for hours. The texture is often described as velvety and dense, with an almost luminous quality that belies its nocturnal origin. It lacks the crispness of some other white florals, leaning instead into a more opulent, almost viscous sweetness.