Carbon Noir vs Narcizo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Carbon Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.
Carbon NoirChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
NarcizoChoose it for a amber and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Carbon Noir2/3
Narcizo1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Carbon Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Carbon Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Narcizo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Carbon NoirRiiffs PerfumesNarcizoAbelha RainhaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%
4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
29%Love
43%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCarbon Noir
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCarbon NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
cacao77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
cacao90%
fresh spicy80%
warm spicy70%
aromatic60%
woody50%
Scent match69%Closely related · both amber, cacao and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White PepperBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
CedarSage
Base
CacaoTonka BeanAmberwood
Top
Black Pepper
Heart
CacaoSage
Base
AmberWoodsy Notes
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Sage and Cacao. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring71
Summer14
Fall57
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,493
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#58,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNarcizoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarbon Noir opens with a peppery citrus snap, then settles into dry cedar, sage, and a warmer cacao-tonka base. It reads woody, spicy, and slightly sweet rather than sugary. This is a masculine-leaning scent for someone who likes modern amber woods with a darker edge. The style feels bold but easy to wear, especially…
Reviews →Narcizo by Abelha Rainha is a peppery, cacao warmed amber that leans cosy and grown up. It opens with a clear hit of black pepper, then settles into cacao and sage, before drying down into a smooth amber and woods finish. It generally suits cooler weather and evening wear, especially if you like warm spicy scents wit…
Reviews →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, Carbon Noir or Narcizo?
Carbon Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Carbon Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Narcizo is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Carbon Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Narcizo for a amber and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Carbon Noir or Narcizo?
Carbon Noir lasts longest (Carbon Noir 80/100, Narcizo 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carbon Noir and Narcizo smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, cacao and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Sage and Cacao.
Is Carbon Noir or Narcizo better for summer or winter?
Narcizo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carbon Noir and Narcizo?
Carbon Noir has top notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar and Sage, a base of Cacao, Tonka Bean and Amberwood. Narcizo has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Cacao and Sage, a base of Amber and Woodsy Notes.
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