For Her Forever celebrates in 2023 the twentieth anniversary of For Her, the musky chypre that made Narciso Rodriguez the house of musk. Signed by Sonia Constant, the pupil of Christine Nagel, this eau de parfum keeps the osmanthus and musk heart of the original, but wraps them in a white bouquet of frangipani, gardenia, jasmine and tuberose, set on more patchouli. The bottle keeps the silhouette of 2003 in a gradient from black to pink.
As a reminder: in 2003, Narciso Rodriguez drew on his love for women and designed a highly seductive and enchanting perfume, named For Her. A true best-seller for the house, it is currently celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Narciso Rodriguez could not let this anniversary pass. The designer decided to celebrate the event by creating another offshoot of his scent, particularly refined and timeless. Here is our review of the For Her Forever vintage by Narciso Rodriguez.
Olfastory’s review
For Her Forever, symbol of all the influences of Narciso Rodriguez
First of all, For Her Forever by Narciso Rodriguez is a perfume addressed to all women, in their greatest diversity. As a reminder, Narciso Rodriguez is an American designer of Cuban origin. He has therefore always crafted creations at the crossroads of different cultures, between Europe and America. Likewise, his unique style seems capable of harmonizing with a multitude of different personalities. Narciso Rodriguez constantly reconciles being and appearing, the introvert and the extrovert, seduction and refinement… It is therefore all these influences that are also found in For Her Forever by Narciso Rodriguez. This perfume is a promise of universal beauty.
A love dedication to women
More than ever, with For Her Forever, Narciso Rodriguez speaks to us of his love for women. He pays tribute to their natural elegance and their timeless grace. On skin, it vibrates and moves like a smile. It inspires beauty, regardless of cultures, borders or ages. For Her Forever by Narciso Rodriguez is addressed to all women and develops over time. It is the symbol of an eternal femininity.
The refined, floral scent of For Her Forever by Narciso Rodriguez
For Her Forever by Narciso Rodriguez also seduces through its refinement and the highly qualitative choice of its raw materials. It relies on the elegance of gardenia and jasmine. Narcotic tuberose, meanwhile, is lit up with African orange blossom. Other ingredients are also present to amplify the roundness and gourmand character of the whole. Frangipani, in this respect, reinforces the almond-like aspect of For Her Forever, while osmanthus lends it a more apricot-like character. Finally, For Her Forever by Narciso Rodriguez never lacks longevity and ends with a sensual duo of patchouli and musk.
A smoked bottle even more glamorous than before
As for the bottle, For Her Forever by Narciso Rodriguez does not shy away from its belonging to the great For Her collection. Thus, its silhouette remains the same as before. As a reminder, it is an imposing rectangular block of glass. In a contemporary, minimalist and streamlined style, it trades its black opacity for a smokier gradient. This one moves from pink to black, for a carnal and bewitching femininity. It gives off an even more glamorous feel! To satisfy every desire, For Her Forever by Narciso Rodriguez comes in three sizes, in 30, 50 and 100 ml spray bottles.