Fragrance comparison

CH vs Narcisse Noir (1911)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4,944 ratings analysed

Carolina Herrera

3.854,178 votes

Rank #3,657 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

8 wins

Narcisse Noir (1911)

Caron

4.16766 votes

Rank #2,107 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Noir (1911) takes 8 of 8 categories.

CH
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Narcisse Noir (1911)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

CH0/8

Narcisse Noir (1911)8/8

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Community sentiment: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Longevity: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Sillage & projection: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Value for money: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Versatility: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Note pyramid (duration): Narcisse Noir (1911)
Fragranxe ranking: Narcisse Noir (1911)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CHCarolina Herrera

Narcisse Noir (1911)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 4,178 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

4,178 votes

46%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

766 votes

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir (1911)

SillageNarcisse Noir (1911)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

aromatic65%

green56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonWater Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineTincture of Rose

Base6-8 hrs

SuedePatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrangeTincture of Rose

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodVetyverMusk

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Longest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Spring61

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Work 30%Casual 28%Date 26%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Date 44%Party 34%Casual 13%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,657

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews149

Overall rank#2,107

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews100

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH starts with an energetic burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and juicy melon before settling into a warm, sugary core. The citrus cuts through the early sweetness quickly. Within twenty minutes, roasted praline and cinnamon emerge, wrapping around creamy orange flower and jasmine petals. The real…

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Narcisse Noir (1911) by Caron is a brooding floral built around narcotic white blossom and dark woody undertones. It opens with an unmistakable shock of raw narcissus and bitter African orange flower that smells like crushed green flower stems left in cold vase water. Give it ten minutes. The initial sharpness softens…

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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, CH or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Narcisse Noir (1911) takes 8 of 8 categories. CH is rated 3.85/5 from 4,178 votes; Narcisse Noir (1911) is rated 4.16/5 from 766 votes. Choose CH for a woody and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Narcisse Noir (1911) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Narcisse Noir (1911) lasts longest (Narcisse Noir (1911) 69/100, CH 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Narcisse Noir (1911) projects furthest (Narcisse Noir (1911) 63/100, CH 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH and Narcisse Noir (1911) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Jasmine, Tincture of Rose and Sandalwood.

Is CH or Narcisse Noir (1911) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Noir (1911) is the stronger pick. For winter, CH is the stronger pick. CH suits daytime wear; Narcisse Noir (1911) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH and Narcisse Noir (1911)?

CH has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Praline, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Narcisse Noir (1911) has top notes of Narcissus and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange and Tincture of Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver and Musk.