Fragrance comparison

Fabulous 1 - Dali vs Narcisse Noir (1911)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 820 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fabulous 1 - Dali

Salvador Dali · 2011

4.1554 votes

Rank #27,666 White FloralAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Narcisse Noir (1911)

Caron

4.16766 votes

Rank #2,107 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous 1 - Dali takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fabulous 1 - Dali
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Narcisse Noir (1911)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fabulous 1 - Dali4/7

Narcisse Noir (1911)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Community sentiment: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Longevity: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Sillage & projection: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Value for money: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Versatility: Narcisse Noir (1911)
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

Fabulous 1 - DaliSalvador Dali

Narcisse Noir (1911)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 77%Had 23%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

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

46%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

766 votes

Category winnerFabulous 1 - DaliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFabulous 1 - Dali

SillageFabulous 1 - Dali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFabulous 1 - DaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

aromatic65%

green56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesMandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamotBasil

Heart

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberoseLilyIrisAfrican Orange FlowerRose

Base

MuskAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarSandalwoodVanilleMyrhh

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrangeTincture of Rose

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodVetyverMusk

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Musk. Durations are only published for Narcisse Noir (1911), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer26

Fall68

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring61

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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#27,666

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,107

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews100

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvador Dali Fabulous 1 is a bold, golden floral amber perfume that opens with a brisk snap of sparkling aldehydes, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed herbal basil. As the fizzy top notes settle, the scent opens into a thick floral heart of creamy tuberose, honeyed narcissus, and sweet Egyptian jasmine. The base anch…

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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, Fabulous 1 - Dali or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Fabulous 1 - Dali takes 4 of 7 categories. Fabulous 1 - Dali is rated 4.15/5 from 54 votes; Narcisse Noir (1911) is rated 4.16/5 from 766 votes. Choose Fabulous 1 - Dali for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Narcisse Noir (1911) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fabulous 1 - Dali or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Fabulous 1 - Dali lasts longest (Fabulous 1 - Dali 78/100, Narcisse Noir (1911) 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fabulous 1 - Dali or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Fabulous 1 - Dali projects furthest (Fabulous 1 - Dali 73/100, Narcisse Noir (1911) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fabulous 1 - Dali and Narcisse Noir (1911) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Musk.

Is Fabulous 1 - Dali or Narcisse Noir (1911) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Noir (1911) is the stronger pick. For winter, Fabulous 1 - Dali is the stronger pick. Fabulous 1 - Dali suits evening wear; Narcisse Noir (1911) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fabulous 1 - Dali and Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Fabulous 1 - Dali has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar. 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.