Norell

Norell · Female

Norell by Norell, composed by Josephine Catapano in 1968, opens with an unmistakable snap of bitter galbanum and hyacinth. Lemon and bergamot provide a bright citrus flas… Show more

Norell by Norell, composed by Josephine Catapano in 1968, opens with an unmistakable snap of bitter galbanum and hyacinth. Lemon and bergamot provide a bright citrus flash, but green resin dominates the immediate atmosphere. As the sharp top notes soften, a complex heart of clove-spiced carnation, narcissus, ylang-ylang, and iris emerges, creating a rich, soapy floral texture with a warm cinnamon spine. The base anchors on heavy oakmoss, vetiver, myrrh, and sandalwood. These dark wood and moss elements give Norell its grounded, vintage authority. It wears best in cool autumn winds and crisp spring mornings, demanding a confident wearer who appreciates bold, classic green chypres. Show less