Fragrance comparison

#261 Blanc vs Nawaal

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

#261 Blanc

Le Ré Noir

4.3244 votes

Rank #35,928 MuskyFruity

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59%scent match

Closely related

Nawaal

Swiss Arabian

3.805 votes

Rank #49,350 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#261 Blanc takes 3 of 4 categories.

#261 Blanc
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nawaal
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

#261 Blanc3/4

Nawaal1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #261 Blanc
Sillage & projection: Nawaal
Value for money: #261 Blanc
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #261 Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#261 BlancLe Ré Noir

NawaalSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity#261 Blanc

SillageNawaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value25

Category winner#261 BlancBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

fruity83%

powdery65%

sweet48%

floral30%

floral100%

musky86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

woody44%

fresh30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both musky, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

MuskFruity NotesFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Citruses

Heart

Floral NotesFruity Notes

Base

MuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesMusk, Fruity Notes and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for #261 Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night35

Spring0

Summer50

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex50

Women43

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,928

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner#261 BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#261 Blanc by Le Ré Noir strips away perfumery clutter to deliver pure comfort. Do not expect loud theatrics here. Instead, the composition opens with a delicate swirl of sweet candied fruity notes resting over steamed milk foam. As the scent settles, gentle floral notes mingle with a generous foundation of clean bodi…

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Nawaal by Swiss Arabian opens with a bright splash of citruses before softening into a floral and fruity heart. This unisex composition settles on a foundation of musk and woods, making it a versatile choice for daily wear. It suits those seeking a light, approachable scent that transitions well from morning office ho…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #261 Blanc or Nawaal?

#261 Blanc takes 3 of 4 categories. #261 Blanc is rated 4.32/5 from 44 votes; Nawaal is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose #261 Blanc for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nawaal for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, #261 Blanc or Nawaal?

#261 Blanc lasts longest (#261 Blanc 84/100, Nawaal 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #261 Blanc or Nawaal?

Nawaal projects furthest (Nawaal 80/100, #261 Blanc 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #261 Blanc and Nawaal smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Fruity Notes and Floral Notes.

Is #261 Blanc or Nawaal better for summer or winter?

#261 Blanc suits daytime wear; Nawaal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #261 Blanc and Nawaal?

#261 Blanc features Musk, Fruity Notes and Floral Notes. Nawaal has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes and Fruity Notes, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes.