Fragrance comparison

Belle Epoque vs Narcos'is

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,154 ratings analysed

Belle Epoque

Knize

4.5511 votes

Rank #42,469 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Narcos'is

Vertus

3.692,143 votes

Rank #5,198 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcos'is takes 3 of 5 categories.

Belle Epoque
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Narcos'is
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Belle Epoque2/5

Narcos'is3/5

Ratings & consensus: Belle Epoque
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narcos'is
Sillage & projection: Narcos'is
Value for money: Belle Epoque
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narcos'is

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belle EpoqueKnize

Narcos'isVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

3.69/ 5 · 2,143 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

34%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

2,143 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNarcos'is

SillageNarcos'is

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winnerBelle EpoqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

tropical69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk

Top

RhubarbCardamomCoffeeMandarin Orange

Heart

MangoGingerAmber

Base

VetiverPeachAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPeach, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Mango. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men10

Unisex61

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerNarcos'isHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…

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Vertus Narcos'is is a heavy fruit-and-smoke signature that pairs tart rhubarb with pulpy tropical mango. This unisex fragrance stands out in warm weather, offering a bold choice for enthusiasts who want to skip clean designer scents in favor of a sweet, weed-like green complexity.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Belle Epoque or Narcos'is?

Narcos'is takes 3 of 5 categories. Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Narcos'is is rated 3.69/5 from 2,143 votes. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Narcos'is for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Belle Epoque or Narcos'is?

Narcos'is lasts longest (Narcos'is 76/100, Belle Epoque 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belle Epoque or Narcos'is?

Narcos'is projects furthest (Narcos'is 70/100, Belle Epoque 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle Epoque and Narcos'is smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Mango.

Is Belle Epoque or Narcos'is better for summer or winter?

Belle Epoque suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belle Epoque and Narcos'is?

Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Narcos'is has top notes of Rhubarb, Cardamom, Coffee and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mango, Ginger and Amber, a base of Vetiver, Peach and Ambergris.