Fragrance comparison

Coeur De Glace vs Narcisse Noir (1911)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 769 ratings analysed

Coeur De Glace

Anthony Embry

3.673 votes

Rank #51,711 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 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 2 of 3 categories.

Coeur De Glace
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Narcisse Noir (1911)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Coeur De Glace1/3

Narcisse Noir (1911)2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Sillage & projection: Coeur De Glace
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narcisse Noir (1911)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coeur De GlaceAnthony Embry

Narcisse Noir (1911)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.16/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

46%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

766 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir (1911)

SillageCoeur De Glace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

green69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

aromatic65%

green56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GardeniaGalbanumSageBergamotMangoWild Berries

Heart

JasmineNarcissusAfrican Orange FlowerRoseHibiscus

Base

PatchouliOakFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrangeTincture of Rose

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodVetyverMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Narcissus, African Orange Flower and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Narcisse Noir (1911), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring61

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#51,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,107

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews100

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coeur De Glace is a white floral fragrance built around gardenia, galbanum, jasmine and narcissus, with mango, wild berries and bergamot adding a brighter fruity edge. It should appeal most to shoppers who like floral scents with green bite, soft musk and a woody base rather than a simple sweet bouquet. The evidence i…

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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, Coeur De Glace or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Narcisse Noir (1911) takes 2 of 3 categories. Coeur De Glace is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Narcisse Noir (1911) is rated 4.16/5 from 766 votes. Choose Coeur De Glace for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narcisse Noir (1911) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Coeur De Glace or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Narcisse Noir (1911) lasts longest (Narcisse Noir (1911) 69/100, Coeur De Glace 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coeur De Glace or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Coeur De Glace projects furthest (Coeur De Glace 88/100, Narcisse Noir (1911) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coeur De Glace and Narcisse Noir (1911) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Narcissus, African Orange Flower and Sandalwood.

Is Coeur De Glace or Narcisse Noir (1911) better for summer or winter?

Coeur De Glace suits daytime wear; Narcisse Noir (1911) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coeur De Glace and Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Coeur De Glace has top notes of Gardenia, Galbanum, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Narcissus, African Orange Flower and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Oak, French labdanum 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.