Question 1

What's the difference between De Young Red and Fleur Narcotique?

Accepted Answer

De Young Red is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Orlov Paris (2018) dominated by Fruity accords. Fleur Narcotique is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ex Nihilo (2014) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 3 accords: Fruity, Rose, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, De Young Red or Fleur Narcotique?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, De Young Red scores 4.06/5 vs Fleur Narcotique at 3.67/5. Fleur Narcotique's standout strength: Pleasant, crowd-pleasing fruity floral scent with good complexity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do De Young Red and Fleur Narcotique smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Fruity, Rose, Musky, Bergamot, Jasmine. Fleur Narcotique: Fleur Narcotique is a well-executed but unremarkable fruity floral that appeals to casual fragrance wearers and generates compliments, though fragrance enthusiasts find it overpriced and lacking originality.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, De Young Red or Fleur Narcotique?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits De Young Red vs Fleur Narcotique?

Accepted Answer

De Young Red scores highest for fall wear; Fleur Narcotique scores highest for all seasons wear. De Young Red leans daytime, Fleur Narcotique leans daytime.

De Young Red vs Fleur Narcotique

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to De Young Red (8)

Unique to Fleur Narcotique (7)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Fleur Narcotique

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Attribute	De Young Red	Fleur Narcotique
Brand	Orlov Paris	Ex Nihilo
Year	2018	2014
Rating	4.06	3.67
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	10