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Belgravia Iris vs Narcisse Blanc (2021)

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

Updated 88 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belgravia Iris takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Belgravia Iris

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Narcisse Blanc (2021)

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belgravia Iris4/5
Narcisse Blanc (2021)1/5
Ratings & consensus
Belgravia Iris
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Belgravia Iris
Sillage & projection
Belgravia Iris
Value for money
Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Belgravia Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Belgravia IrisMemoirs Of A Perfume Collector
Narcisse Blanc (2021)Caron
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.70/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 22%Had 5%Want 74%
3.86/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%
Category winnerBelgravia IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
83%Love
4%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

34%Love
38%Like
12%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityBelgravia Iris

SillageBelgravia Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value31
¤ Price value40
Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
amber92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
green69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotMandarinOrangeNeroliLemonGinger
Heart
PatchouliGalbanumIrisMastic or LentisqueViolet
Base
AmbroxanMossIncenseBenzoinVetiverCedarwoodMusk
Top20-40 mins
OrangeBergamotPetitgrain
Heart3-5 hrs
NarcissusNeroliTunisian Orange BlossomTurkish Rose
Base7-9+ hrs
VanillaAmbroxanCashmeranMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Neroli and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Narcisse Blanc (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer92
Fall77
Winter46
Day100
Night54
Spring100
Summer77
Fall46
Winter35
Day100
Night35
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex62
Women5
Men0
Unisex22
Women78
Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,079

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#17,342

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBelgravia IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belgravia Iris opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin, and ginger, followed by powdery iris and earthy galbanum over an ambroxan base. Shadi Samra blends high-energy citrus with cool floral suede textures. Built for warm spring mornings and polished office environments, it delivers a fresh yet structured profi…

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The bitter green bite of petitgrain cuts through the air first. Caron Narcisse Blanc (2021) does not waste time with timid citrus water. Juicy sweet orange and tart bergamot explode across the skin with immediate brightness, backed by a sharp flash of cosmetic alcohol that settles in two minutes. Soon, sunny neroli an…

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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, Belgravia Iris or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Belgravia Iris takes 4 of 5 categories. Belgravia Iris is rated 4.70/5 from 23 votes; Narcisse Blanc (2021) is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose Belgravia Iris for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narcisse Blanc (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belgravia Iris or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Belgravia Iris lasts longest (Belgravia Iris 76/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belgravia Iris or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Belgravia Iris projects furthest (Belgravia Iris 65/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belgravia Iris and Narcisse Blanc (2021) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Neroli and Ambroxan.

Is Belgravia Iris or Narcisse Blanc (2021) better for summer or winter?

Belgravia Iris suits daytime wear; Narcisse Blanc (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belgravia Iris and Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Belgravia Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Patchouli, Galbanum, Iris and Mastic or Lentisque, a base of Ambroxan, Moss, Incense and Benzoin. Narcisse Blanc (2021) has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Narcissus, Neroli, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, Ambroxan, Cashmeran and Moss.

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