Description
The graceful, sensual allure of the East and the modern elegance of the West discover an exquisite balance in the effortlessly sophisticated new fragrance for women, NATORI from Josie Natori. Natori, the Japanese word for “highest form of art.” It was created by Caroline Sabas.
The Fragrance:
A sparkling floral oriental, the NATORI fragrance opens with an effervescent bouquet of fresh rose petals enriched by deep, dark plum notes. The heart is an exotic and alluring hybrid of ylang ylang, purple peony and night blooming jasmine. Slipping languidly over pulse points, black patchouli, amber and a hint of satin musk complete this mysterious and tantalizing fragrance.
The Bottle:
The NATORI fragrance bottle is a deep purple flacon inspired by the Lotus blossom – specifically the sensual silhouette of slowly unfolding petals. Made of shimmering violet-black glass there is a small clear window on the bottle façade to provide a glimpse into the golden heart of the fragrance.
Embodying divine beauty and pure love, the Lotus Flower (water lily) is imbued with great symbolism throughout Asia. Chinese poets have compared the unfolding leaves to the body of a beautiful woman emerging from her bath. The delicate, feminine form is a symbol of a folded heart opening to light and freedom. The sensuously shaped bottle is easy to handle: its tactile nature extends through every detail including the cap which is conceived to mimic a stone worn smooth by the river.
The Color:
Purple, traditionally royal, expresses its own dichotomies: balance and harmony, strength and vulnerability. The color was also chosen for its own yin/yang of cool blue and fire red. Natori was launched in 2009.
Kasper2010 – :
Natori was given to me by my hubby, who has pretty good taste I must say in scent. It is definitely not a modern fragrance, but harkens back to the 80’s, when scent had a bit more presence to it.
This scent opens with a punchy plum note, followed by iris/bruised rose petals before developing into a musky, aldehydic concoction.
I really like it, I would liken it to a warm scarf on a chilly fall day. It will envelope the wearer with a soothing comfort, close and warm, but never “out there”.
To me, it’s all nostalgia; it brings a wry smile my face. The bottle is also lovely, substantial and weighty… the top feels like a cool river rock. This scent is not among my absolute favorites, but definitely worthy of being in my collection.
Projection is mild, longevity about 3 hours.
den0711 – :
If you like Aviance Night Musk, but are disappointed it’s been discontinued. I think there is a striking similarity between the two. I think this may have been discontinued too, but you can still find it on Ebay for next to nothing.
Personally, I think it’s beautiful. The notes that I notice are plum, rose, and a musky amber. Underrated gem!
alectricool – :
It’s probably the aldehydes but this smells like it belongs in the 1950s, it feels very vintage.
It is very heady and sharp. It starts off really strong and mellows out to a soapiness after several hours. It doesn’t seem to last long at all.
I applied this to my neck and wrists and after several hours- I can’t even detect it on my wrist.
I tested this out inside my house and the people who whiffed it did not take kindly to this scent.
I was really wanting a more purple scent out of this but I didn’t really find it here
I can’t really imagine anyone outside of older women and women who like vintage scents enjoying this let alone wearing this. I’m glad I only bought a sample size of this because I definitely will not be purchasing a full bottle and will probably swap this out- I’m not going to bother trying this out again.
Kind of bummed out because I was really looking forward to this especially from how i was hearing such praise from this.
The only genuinely nice thing I can say is that I love the bottle.
hjufbrjgsnf – :
I’ve sampled this from time to time but finally got around to buying a full bottle and today gave it a first full day of wear. Verdict: wonderful.
None of the stated notes stand out for me much except for the plum and even that may just be because of the suggestive colour of the bottle. What I do get is a plastic doll head note, and when I first sampled Natori I was flummoxed by this and counted it as a negative. Several years and many fragrances later, I have learned that it’s okay to just like what I like, and I’ve given myself permission to like the plasticky effect in Natori. It’s fun and soothing.
I certainly don’t get any resemblance to the big orientals of yesteryear – no scratchy spices or elephantine white flowers. Natori is a gentle, intimate fragrance. Sillage is moderate and longevity is good. Some people find it fades in a few hours but Natori lasts all day on me.
The best part is that Natori warms and scents the air between my skin and first layer of clothing. The effect is extremely sensual; Nartori is a lingerie brand after all. A spritz on a scarf is delightful too.
I’m already eyeing a backup bottle. And – the bottle! I never buy perfume for the bottle but would ALMOST make an exception for this. It’s beautiful.
kolaysik2812 – :
Reminds me somewhat of Coco Mademoiselle but plummier, I guess the rose and patchouli are particularly prominent on my skin. Longevity and sillage are both on the weak-moderate end, but especially for the price I can’t complain. A good deal. Interesting bottle design.
alexfzr – :
rose, plum, ylang, peony, musk and patch with aldehydes; sparkling, sharp, strong
alexsokolov – :
Natori EDP reminds me of a tolerable, lighter version of Elizabeth Taylor’s Passion. After checking the notes on this site I found that they share similar notes of rose, aldehydes, ylang ylang, jasmine, patchouli, and musk. Thankfully this is a simpler formula.
I believe that this fragrance is best suited for cold winter nights. I agree with another reviewer that said when first sprayed it smells dated.
While I doubt that I will be reaching for this very often, I cannot say that I dislike it as I dislike Passion. It is growing on me.
michardon – :
NATORI is a Fragrance of the 2000’s that has a 70’s soul…It’s for those of us who appreciate a fragrance with that “perfumey” vibe, Definitely has that Vintage Lipstick scent, It’s to My nose kind of like a Mix of Dior’s POISON and CHANEL’S Coco NOIR, Two fragrances That I LOVE, however with Natori it results in a Fragrance that I JUST Like.
zam249intitytek – :
Powdery floral. Sweet, aldehydic florals, with an emphasis on the rose. Liqueur-like booziness, almost but not quite verging into cough syrup. Despite all of that it’s pretty soft and restrained. If you like retro perfumes but find them a bit much, and if you like sweet perfumes, you should check this one out.
yurask87 – :
Aldehydes aplenty in a fruity- floral, slightly ambery, but basically fresh scent.
chudishe – :
It even smells purple, no doubt due to the plum. I like it but don’t love it. It’s effervescent plum and flowers, but doesn’t have enough backbone or personality for my liking….sillage is moderate and longevity is around 2-3 hours. I bought it out of curiousity, but I have no regrets, I will wear this from time to time.
caster89 – :
Natori doesn’t look like something launched in 2009.it looks like something from glorious past days
First it’s flacon caught my eyes,I tried it and didn’t like it but when I reached home I was mesmeriesd by velvety dark purple scent on my skin.
I went back and bought a 1.7oz.I didn’t purchase bigger bottle though it was cheap because 50mil bottle looked cute,also I thought it’s not my type and 100mil would be too much for me
I like it’s appearance.unique and easy to hold bottle
Something in it’s scent makes me remember hermes rouge.similar type of powdery rose,ylang ylang and amber but it’s not a heavy powerhouse as hermes rouge.there’s a non juicy plum note in it that sometimes comes to the front and sometimes fades.aldehydes are there but not too strong or soapy.they just give a fizz to the blend which I find intresting.this plum,aldehyde combo appears as red wine to me in a special way.boozy but not wet.it reminds me winey note in Armani si intense.but this plummy,boozy fizzy thing appears just in first minutes of application and just sometimes
I believe natori needs couple of wearings to show all it’s beauty
It’s subtleness makes it easy to wear and finding such a sensual,rich,voluptous,elegant and sophisticated scent which is also gentle and wearable and has a budget friendly price tag as a bonus isn’t easy.it’s mostly a powdery,ambery floral on my skin and there’s just a hint of plum,patchouli and aldehydes to make it more charming,deeper and more complex
By the way don’t forget to give it enough time to settle.it’s opening may seem too much powdery or oldish but it develops to a warm,gourgeous velvety floral wrapped by deep base of honey like,dark amber
I can’t comment on it’s longevity and sillage yet,as a lot of fragrances seem weak to me at first but often in such cases I find that it was my nose’s fault so I won’t judge it’s projection and lasting power now
As a conclusion,I’m glad to have it as a part of my collection.now I think buying a bigger bottle would be a better idea since it’s dtydown is oh so lovely but I agree it’s a mature scent.I believe natori worthes much more than it’s price tag speacially If longevity and sillage show to be satisfying
I believe one can use natori in different circumstances.it can make a good office perfume as it’s gentle and stays close to skin,also has a formal vibe.it smells expensive and is totally suitable for a sophisticated,successful business lady.natori is also a good choice for evening,night arrangements such as going to a fancy restaurant, theatre,cinema etc as it won’t suffocate people sitting near you and is elegant at the same time.it’s even sensual,intimate,inviting and charming enough for a date,probably a first date
All in all if you love retro fragrances but you can’t go for them because you find them too much of a good thing and too strong for most modern life’s situations,then you have to try natori.don’t look for anything revolutionary in satori.it’s too soft to really surprise and amaze you but that’s also it’s good point.being mature and glorious in the most subtle and humble way possible
❤❤❤❤
Edit:
Last night was my third wear and I have to report that unfortunately lasting power doesn’t exceed two hours.sillage is almost soft too so there won’t be a lot people who notice your perfume and it’s a pity
Last night it smelled a bit different.all I could smell was plush plum and soft scent of a flower bouquet.rose,ylangylang,and other flowers(including 7omething like orchid?!) with a hint of dusty powder(iris root?)and amber warmth.I couldn’t detect any aldehyde,patchouli ,musk or anything retro.a simple scent but also very beautiful and soft.I just wish it was stronger
I have to try layering it with a spray of my other plummy powdery perfume,marc Jacobs decadence which is unlike natori very strong and bold hoping to enhance natory’s strength.I just wish that one’s woodiness not to cover all the floral beauty of natoriq
ShIfsleilani – :
I’m wearing this whilst drinking a light pink demi sec in my sunny back garden on a Sunday. It’s pleasant, comforting, relaxing and on me smells like a lovely skinscent; barely detectable in the light breeze. I could also imagine spraying it on my pillow. I’m not normally a fan of rose or amber however the subtle patchouli renders it pleasant overall. It’s almost disappeared within an hour. In it’s opening moments it hints of a modern interpretation that reminiscent of fragrances long gone in the same way as, say, 31 Rue Cambon, however this floats away in a cloud of vapour within seconds. I imagine having a Turkish rose coffee on a balmy day, a slight breeze with distant creamy hint of biscuits buttery jasmine and a hint of warmed suncream on my skin.
v72v – :
The initial spray does smell a bit dated, however it dries down quickly into something beautiful. I get plenty of the plum, which is apparently one of my favorite notes in perfume these days. Something in this turns into a creamy, nutty goodness on my skin. No clue what no I am sensing, as there are no nuts listed in the composition. All the other notes are beautifully blended; none overwhelms the others. I wouldn’t have picked out patchouli, rose, or jasmine had I not read the notes. Whatever. It is gorgeous. It stays close to the skin, but last forever.
spoudgedulp – :
I adore this perfume. But after running out a lovely friend bought me 3 bottles as a gift and they’re NOT the same at all. It smells of alcohol and nothing like the soft allure of my previous bottle. I wish I knew why or where to get a bottle like I had. It was heaven!
zof418InsuffBooni – :
Rose and patchouli are usually not so much my thing, but I really like Natori. It is a very pleasant fragrance, once it unfolds its beauty on my skin. Unfortunately it fades away too fast. Merely an hour after I applied it I need to basically bury my face into my wrist to detect a slight remainder of its glory. That is just too short of a time. So I will spray the heck out of it, and when it’s gone it will go into the section of “perfumes I had” and not be re-purchased. There are way more fragrances out there that I like as much if not even better with greater staying power. The only time that I deal with a frag that has poor staying power is when I love the scent so much that I would give it an A or better yet an A+, like my beloved Jil Sander Style Pastels Soft Yellow for example. But even that weakling lasts a good 2-3 hours and is on me absolutely divine. With my body chemistry the scent of Natori is more a B to B-. So it’s nice, but not nice enough.
jonnyroot – :
Indeed the perfect accompaniment to Natori lingerie..a sheer veil of whispering rose and ripe plum for a perfect autumn day. An incredibly sexy, vintage veil of fragrance that seemingly disappears but then I catch little whiffs of scent throughout the day!
olyaegik – :
This is expensive, understated lingerie in a bottle. A ripe plum that lingers but never cloys. A warm modern rose that whispers. I have to invite you in before you can experience my deliciousness, my subtle sensuality and the enchantment of my complex amber afterglow.
,,,stays close and this barely lasts 2 hours on me but what a lovely 2 hours it is! I think Natori has created the perfect fragrance to compliment their lingerie. well done!
ermolind – :
I came to Natori after hearing it had a vintage feel, which it does and beautifully so without feeling old, dusty, or out of date.
For me, it opens with a strong plummy note and a moderate dose of aldehydes. After this short period, the notes become less distinguishable and settle in to an almost linear fragrance.
The presence of rose is there, but it is not a rose perfume. In the end, Natori is a semi-soft, tad dry and powdery scent with a touch of smokiness. The amber keeps it grounded. Looking at the ingredients you’d expect a loud chypre, but Natori is that more subdued of girls along for the ride in a gaggle of raucous females that have dressed her up and dragged her out for the night, a lovely bystander to their antics.
I ordered a full bottle immediately.
Longevity – 5 hours when dabbed, I hope the parfum spray does better
Projection – stayed close
Wear – I would not hesitate to go day-to-evening with this one, for vintage lovers and those who like a bit more weight to their scent
Edit: Yes! The parfum spray did not disappoint. Longevity and projection is much better. 3 sprays was way too much. Lucky me, it will last longer.
Danehalbuvnht – :
Right away, I’ll agree with some previous reviews in that Natori has a “vintage” vibe right off the bat with very bright, sharp, and powdery aldehydes. I nearly washed it off.
After only a few minutes though, you can smell these gorgeous yellow flowers start to bloom, while giving way to dark, rich plum.
Now, Natori is wearing more on the smooth and sexy side– nearly nutty with some patchouli and musk.
My friend calls this “sex panther” for a reason I guess.
ynuram7 – :
This has much of the notes that I love…it does have a vintage vibe at the initial spritz, but as time goes on, it warms to a soft sensual plumy musk with a touch of rose. And as the end nears, it finishes off with amber. The only thing is that I wish the scent lasted longer….
fhctybq11 – :
Natori wouldn’t be usually my first port of call for a plum/rose/patch combination. The dreaded little picture with the blue sunny sky had put the fear of Aldehydes in me. But then, many of my favourites have the aforementioned note, Nasaem, Youth Dew, Maroussia etc. Its only when paired with oakmoss the effect turns choking on me. So, armed with my fellow Fragranticans reviews, the internet, a glass of red ( I could always blame drunkenness for my follie) finally plucked the courage to order a bottle ( I had already made arrangements in case the inevitable happened who would get my possessions, 200 fumes, 2 cats, 3 Alexander McQeens, 2 Alberta Ferretis, 1 Miu Miu, 1 Victor&Rolf and several All Saints, all originals plus a fake Dionysus). Well, I must say I was pleasantly surprised! Aldehydes brake free at the beginning and run wild for a bit but then gracefully withdraw and allow a strong plum and patch to take over for quite some time. Within an hour Rose and Amber round those two and soften the effect adding some sweetness and a kind of waxy, tarty fruitiness. Overtime the more vintage, sweet and powdery aspect emerges but it never becomes too sweet. This is a grown up, fruity floral with a retro heart and plenty of character. It has a strong sillage though longevity could be better. As for the bottle, it matches to perfection its Oriental, vintage juice. Beautiful, aromatic, exotic, and a must for those, like me, who love a great, juicy floral plum. A winner.
ahur – :
I wanted this to be a bit more plummy, in a jammy kind of way. For me, it was a bit too powdery.
Also, I had to send all my bottles back, they were very cheaply made. One came with the cap broken. The other, when I pulled the cap off, it was sooooo tight, it took the whole nozzle off, metal crimped part and all!
I wasn’t taking a chance with another bottle. I gave up. (Note. I ordered directly from a very reputable online retailer that I have ordered from for years, so I know it wasn’t a knock off from eBay or abroad.)
Gjora – :
This fragrance unifies sweet, fruity resins with pretty floral accords. Natori is a fair value compared with many in the same price point.
vasyukof – :
Jeepers what a sensational perfume! Gorgeous! Lovely lovely lovely!! Rich fruity roses, passionate plum…..all so juicy….rich and smooth amber, soft and warm; delicate and gentle patchouli…… mmmmmmm….. oriental and sensual….exotic. Beautiful.
And a sensational bottle and colour too. Such a rich royal purple, and charmingly voluptuous shape. All fabulous. A wonderful, thrilling thing.
romcka – :
I unexpectedly came into possession of this fragrance thanks to a blind swap I did about 2 months ago. I immediately bought an entire bottle after testing it on myself, and oh my gosh this is the sweetest salted plum scent that I have ever experienced. It literally smells like the plum sodas I had as a kid in Hong Kong; it’s opulent and gourmand, extremely feminine while maintaining a sense of complexity and wholesomeness.
Natori feels extravagant in every way; it’s a seductively dark and fruity cocktail. I am not usually a fan of plum notes but this deeply multifarious in nature; the amber is warm and inviting, the roses do not play center stage but provides a floral edge that underlies the plum very well. My favorite part about this dry down is the ylang-ylang, musk, and patchouli combo; it brings out a kind of earthiness that is reminiscent of Chinese tea shops. But this isn’t to say that Natori is completely oriental, it’s actually quite versatile, the aldehydes are heavy hitters but somehow this doesn’t come off as being overpowering. Natori feels very vintage, I am much more infatuated with this one than I am of Opium- and no this doesn’t really smell like Opium at all- they’re both gorgeous but Natori is definitely more wearable.
The only drawback is the sillage/longevity, what a major disappointment! This essentially becomes a skin scent after merely an hour, which is a shame because Natori feels like it was crafted as a statement piece. I can’t help but feel powerful and formidable while wearing it, but alas my spirits are short lived; this beauty was probably another unfortunate victim of reformulation. Overall an elegant evening perfume that is both mature and feminine; a worthy purchase despite its minor shortcomings.
Vienna.Pink
xripton – :
The current formula is veeery weak. The opening is an awkward aldehydes with bitter plum. After the aldehydes dissipate the plum gradually turns very sweet and there is a soft rose. Not long after that it is a nice but boring musky amber skin scent. I was hoping this would be a cheapie I would love to buy for myself but I will pass.
QWES9 – :
What a surprise! Beautiful & not overpowering perfume with almost medium longevity & gentle silage. Don’t over-judge it on your first applications, give it some time to develop and to show its all beauty. Classic ,very elegant concoction with retro-notes that reminds some French vintage perfumes. Dark bloody velvety roses are dominate here surrounded with gentle aldehydes & patchouli , plums & amber are gentle as soft background. Later you’ll detect also more powdery / cosmetic notes & cologne / chypre character in the base. Unique dark-violet glass bottle with heavy ceramic cap is a very nice addition in my collection. Suitable more for special occasions & theatre visits. Lovely creation for elegant & classy perfumes lovers.
hugoscream – :
First of all I want to thank all of Fragranticans who answered on my topic “Natori”-I was asking if I will like it,is a blind-bye-gift from a friend.
I have to thank my friend too,of course for her choice! You were right,I not only like it,I love it!Is such a great perfume,nothing synthetic,nothing dated,nothing wrong and what a great bottle!
At the first spray,I’ve been scared a bit.
Something very similar to Femme/Rochas and Passion/E.Taylor hit me and I dislike much both of them.
After a while,the fear disappeared and a warm lovely aroma started to develop.
Maybe should I say,that’s what I was expecting from Femme and Passion to smell like.(But they don’t-on me of course.)
On my skin,I detect 3 phases,the one better than the other.
I can’t pin point the notes,but all the stages are lovely.
The perfume has on me a life around 6 hours and on clothes more.Is very uplifting and feminine and very vivid,don’t stops to send me signs even at the end.
I never believed I ‘ve been so enthusiastic with Natori,but here I am!
Is so balanced and calm that I don’t think it will be someone who don’t like it.
Sad I have the 50ml bottle!
I m gonna finish it in a month!
SaN9 – :
It’s all been said, & very well. Deep intoxicating Plum, purple, sugary, dense but never overpowering.The Patchouli is delicate, so don’t be put off if you’re not a lover, the Amber comes through beautifully. Not a powerhouse, but worth a try, you may like it as much as I do.
theos92 – :
OMG! This is such a beautiful scent; musky, full of plum, roses & gorgeous patchouli. After a couple of hours you’re left with a gorgeous amber seductive smell. It’s a very elegant scent.
x-besenok – :
Natori by Natori is a sweet plumy rose with a velvety smooth essence of patchouli and amber. Natori smells incredible for being so decently priced, there is nothing cheap or synthetic smelling about it. I think the bottle color and style suits the fragrance perfectly. I can picture a beautiful woman wearing a mandarin collar dress or kimono in a dark, rich burgundy or purple color. Definitely a scent inspired by another time period, very vintage/oriental/aristocratic and luxurious smelling!
НВячеслав – :
When I’ve had a stressful day, I like to relax with a bath, a cup of tea, a good book, and Natori. Everything about this is soft and comforting-even the bottle, with its rounded contours, provides sensory pleasure. A deep, velvety rose combined with soft purple plum fading to a musk drydown. While the projection is rather strong when first sprayed, it is gone without a trace several hours later. To me, Natori is quite similar to Narciso Rodriguez for Her, but at a much lower cost.
The only thing I dislike about this fragrance is the sprayer-it is weak and makes me feel it is at immanent risk of dying.
Weedfantfal – :
To my lovely swap partner thank you!
I have seen this one but have never had the chance to try until now. Wow Natori is a lovely fragrance. I think at first I was not quite sure what I was smelling or thinking about it for that matter. But after spraying on my wrist and allowing it to settle in, this is a beauty. Soft, gentle yet powerful scent. Not like today’s fragrances. Natori is not necessarily vintage or dated smelling but it does not smell 2016. To me this is good as I don’t care for all the typical smelling scents on the market these days, yet I don’t want to smell dated either. This one is perfect and has a hint of powder in the dry down. I think it is good for 30+ not sure if the younger crowd would dig it. Anyhow great perfume so glad to have it.
Gusein – :
Natori EDP.
Wow, does this start out wonderfully different. I love plum perfumes, (poison, 273, femme) but this turns in a different direction with the aldehydes,plums and rose.
When you think of the floral oriental genre, it is dominated with white flowers, ylang, and carnation at the heart. Natori is special floral oriental because it uses rose and peony with the classic jasmine and ylang for the floral oriental identity. This is not generic by a stretch. Very feminine, bordering on delicate.
The musky amber drydown is a delight for those that do not enjoy a spicy base but it is very voluptuous.
Passion comparison: Passion is the incence kitchen sink (in a good way) I dont get a Passion feel at all. Natori is really well edited.
Opium comparison: Not remotely close. Do not buy this looking for an Opium replacement.
Poison comparison: Only the plum note. But there is no tuberose to give it the “poison” vibe. Very remote distant cousin at best.
This is great for:
-Someone that likes plum or peonies
-floral oriental lovers that want a twist on tradition
-a nouveau classic scent with memories of 80s/90s style done in an updated way
-someone that wants to try the floral-oriental category but wants to start subtle, less dramatic traditional, than the strong, white floral route
sitchoict – :
Wow, I am enjoying this a lot. Didn’t think I would as I’m more of a fruity/gourmand lover. The dry down is just heavenly.
At first spray, I was still skeptical. I thought it smelled a bit like an 80’s perfume I used to play with as a kid. But then it dried and changed into a softer, powdery, very attractive scent. I can’t stop smelling my wrists lol
This is vintagy alright, but very wearable IMO even for people who don’t usually go for this type of fragrance.
Алекс555Даня – :
I love Natori. Yes, yes, there are “noir” concoctions and other “deep and plummy” scents in purple-toned bottles that smell akin to it, but on my skin Natori is a standout blend with a gorgeous soft, resin-warm dry down. Though there are fragrances like it, they’re not Natori.
The notes in Natori are familiar and distinct and they translate easily to the people in your perfume trail (who are undoubtedly enjoying it!). Natori is undeniably plummy and sultry, with a bounty of velvety rose, tender peony and exotic ylang (adding an interesting soft banana facet) filling up the heart. There is a bit of a “waxy” feel to the florals (I smell the same wax in LouLou, too) and it adds to the sultry factor. There is a warm “amber” sweetness supporting everything, and musk adds some “sex” and somehow tames Natori’s deep sweetness while riling up the lot of notes at the same time. Normally I don’t care to mention such a thing, but MEN LOVE THIS FRAGRANCE. Men seriously can’t shut up about how good I smell when I wear this, and hey, that’s nice to hear. 🙂
Natori is definitely a nighttime/cool weather scent, in my opinion, but I’ll have to try it out in warmer months just to see what happens. Me gusta.
nikpopov63 – :
This smells nothing like Opium, as one viewer mentioned below. Opium is full of carnation and spices. This has neither of those ingredients. It’s full of very strong aldehydes that make this turn into an absolute powder bomb on my skin. It has an old-fashioned aura about it that way, but it has none of the beautiful old ingredients that often accompanied genuine vintage scents such as oak moss or castoreum and good rose oil. Instead the rose is very synthetic and insipid. I can barely sense it underneath all the powder.
The plum is somewhat present to me initially, but it’s really not at all a fruity scent to me. This is for someone who likes lots of powder and aldehydic “perfuminess.” When you first apply it, everyone will get that you have some perfume on, that’s for sure. To me it smells very artificial and is just not to my taste.
FENIKS – :
For me, this smells close enough to the old and better formula of Opium. If you miss that, this is good replacement. It isn’t as powerful and the longevity isn’t as great, but it’s cheaper and more tolerable. Plus, the bottle is gorgeous. I have the 3.4 oz and it’s pretty heavy. The bottle in itself makes a great designer piece. It smells so sexy and exotic for the night. I give this a 4/5 stars.
Quaresma91 – :
Classic, a bit old -fashioned, plummy rose.Floral heart is enriched with ylang – ylang and peony, which make it a bit sparkling.Maybe it is about aldehydes but somewhere between heart and base the scent goes green and fresh for a while.There are some woody accents in the drydown.
I like Natori because of its reopenings: green, floral, aldehydic. Smelling for another time I could detect patchouli, so it`s changing.Cold weather makes the scent a bit sharp and the warmer is the sweetier it becomes.For me no jasmine or musk.Slight ambery undertones.
Limited sillage, not very longlasting and stays rather close to your skin. But fabrics, especially natural keep the scent well.Very original bottle but be careful about a cap.
Natori will attract mainly floriental lovers as it is a bit mysterious and multifaceted perfume.
orlyorlydavidov – :
There isn’t much I can add to the reviews for Natori which opens with plum, amber and aldehydes that make the top notes sparkle. I don’t smell the rose note in the opening that many people mentioned but I really notice peony in the floral heart which still possesses an effervescent quality. On me, the luscious plum note carries right through to the dry down which I really enjoy. My only complaint is that it’s gone in an hour, although I can still smell it on my clothes. Luckily, Natori is fairly inexpensive now so I can reapply to my hearts content. It is a subtle feminine fragrance with minimal sillage and an old fashioned vibe.
Kipak – :
WOW! I did not guess in the 2000. The first spray is Sooo vintage.
The plum is rich and spiced in the oriental fashion of Sensuous Noir, without the cedar or agar wood. However, it quickly calms down and changes to a more modern peony and musk, which are unfortunate on me. They lend a cleanness to the warm amber blend, but it remains an Oriental beauty.
Good sillage and fair longevity. I tried it in moderate weather. If you love vintages, especially fruity chypres or orientals, give this one a try!
InafeFuff – :
I became aware of this perfume after searching Fragrantica for my sister’s favorite, Avon’s Natori. I thought it strange there was another obscure perfume with the same name, and found myself re-visiting the page here, wondering how it smelled. It just looked so… exotic.
Exotic, it is! And dark. Perhaps a little racy. Definitely a nighttime scent (if not a boudoir scent!). The scent and the bottle together seem suggestive, and definitely evoke female sexuality. The rose is soft and feminine – somehow understated despite being prominently featured. The plum, though, wow – very delicious, especially when paired with that sultry ylang-ylang! Lastly, the aldehydes really do provide a fizzy, effervescent quality. Mmm… smoldering! Now, it doesn’t seem to last terribly long, but, it’s a fantastic blend. Another plus is that it doesn’t seem terribly popular or well-known, unlike many of those dark, sultry scents out there. So, it’s a unique scent. It’s also very affordable. However…
The bottle design is the absolute worst I’ve encountered yet. I don’t know where to start! First – the bottle leaks. I bought a 1.7oz bottle, and 25% was gone due to leaking during shipment, despite careful packaging. It appears to be leaking one of the small circular “windows” at the bottom of the bottle. It also leaks from the top. Perhaps this is my fault for trying so hard to get the cap off! I didn’t know quite where to pull from, and I tried to be gentle.. but the cap is heavy, and fits tightly, causing an awkward tug-of-war when trying to decap.
Sadly, there are yet more bottle complaints (sorry!): The cap seems dipped in some kind of paint to make it black. Because my bottle came leaking, the wetness compromised that black paint on the cap, leaving weird wrinkles and bubbles in the texture. After gently wiping my damp bottle with a tissue, some of the purple paint started coming off in small flecks. The paint on the cap is also