Fragrance comparison

Bay Rum vs Narcisse Blanc Parfum

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Bay Rum

Euphorium Brooklyn

3.673 votes

Rank #55,890 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Narcisse Blanc Parfum

Caron

4.2921 votes

Rank #34,225 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bay Rum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character.
Narcisse Blanc Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bay Rum0/4

Narcisse Blanc Parfum4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bay RumEuphorium Brooklyn

Narcisse Blanc ParfumCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

43%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc Parfum

SillageNarcisse Blanc Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla90%

rum80%

camphor70%

citrus60%

aromatic50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

iris77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliLimePetitgrainYlang YlangOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Bay LeafMaceRumAllspice

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonkaAmyris

Top20-35 mins

NeroliOrange BlossomOrangePetitgrain

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineRoseLime

Base8-12 hrs

IrisMuskAmberSandalwood

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 39%Date 25%Party 19%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,890

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#34,225

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bay Rum by Euphorium Brooklyn takes the classic barbershop splash and rebuilds it with raw Grenadian botanicals. You get an immediate snap of crushed lime, green petitgrain, and pungent West Indian bay leaf. The citrus hits hard. It tingles on the skin before settling into warm Jamaican mace, sweet allspice, and dark …

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Caron Narcisse Blanc Parfum is an authentic slice of 1920s perfumery that feels surprisingly luminous on modern skin. Created by Ernest Daltroff, this pure perfume opens with a sharp burst of bitter petitgrain, tart green lime, and sunny orange blossom. Do not let the initial vintage punch startle you. Within twenty m…

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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, Bay Rum or Narcisse Blanc Parfum?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Bay Rum is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Narcisse Blanc Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose Bay Rum for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Choose Narcisse Blanc Parfum for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bay Rum or Narcisse Blanc Parfum?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc Parfum 72/100, Bay Rum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bay Rum or Narcisse Blanc Parfum?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc Parfum 75/100, Bay Rum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bay Rum and Narcisse Blanc Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Lime, Petitgrain and Orange.

Is Bay Rum or Narcisse Blanc Parfum better for summer or winter?

Bay Rum suits daytime wear; Narcisse Blanc Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bay Rum and Narcisse Blanc Parfum?

Bay Rum has top notes of Neroli, Lime, Petitgrain and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Mace, Rum and Allspice, a base of Vanilla, Tonka and Amyris. Narcisse Blanc Parfum has top notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lime, a base of Iris, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.