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Glow vs Narcisse Noir

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

Updated 5,689 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Noir takes 7 of 8 categories.

  • Glow

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Narcisse Noir

    Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Glow1/8
Narcisse Noir7/8
Ratings & consensus
Narcisse Noir
Community sentiment
Narcisse Noir
Longevity
Narcisse Noir
Sillage & projection
Narcisse Noir
Value for money
Glow
Versatility
Narcisse Noir
Note pyramid (duration)
Narcisse Noir
Fragranxe ranking
Narcisse Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GlowJennifer Lopez
Narcisse NoirCaron
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.62/ 5 · 5,611 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.55/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 40%Had 11%Want 50%
Category winnerNarcisse NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
25%Dislike
2%Hate

5,611 votes

56%Love
27%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNarcisse NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir

SillageNarcisse Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value37
Category winnerGlowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus88%
musky77%
powdery65%
animalic30%
white floral100%
musky92%
powdery84%
woody77%
citrus61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both white floral, musky and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomNeroliGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
TuberoseJasmineRose
Base4-6 hrs
MuskSandalwoodOrris RootAmberVanilla
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineRose
Base8-12 hrs
MuskSandalwood
Category winnerNarcisse NoirLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day100
Night31
Spring83
Summer83
Fall100
Winter92
Day35
Night100
Category winnerNarcisse NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex7
Women92
Casual 44%Work 35%Date 15%Party 6%
Men0
Unisex29
Women71
Date 42%Party 27%Casual 18%Work 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,408

PerfumerCatherine Walsh, Louise Turner

Launched2025

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,155

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1911

Reviews4

Category winnerNarcisse NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jennifer Lopez Glow smells like stepping out of a steaming shower after lathering up with high-end citrus soap. The opening brings a sunny splash of tart grapefruit, crisp neroli, and sweet orange blossom that immediately wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus settles, creamy jasmine and soft rose petals emerge, g…

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Caron Narcisse Noir offers a bold contrast to bright, sugary white florals. The first spritz unleashes bitter orange blossom and sharp neroli, cutting through the air with a brisk citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, that initial bite yields to a dense heart of velvety rose and heady jasmine. A dark, powdery veil wraps…

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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, Glow or Narcisse Noir?

Narcisse Noir takes 7 of 8 categories. Glow is rated 3.62/5 from 5,611 votes; Narcisse Noir is rated 4.55/5 from 78 votes. Choose Glow for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narcisse Noir for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Glow or Narcisse Noir?

Narcisse Noir lasts longest (Narcisse Noir 70/100, Glow 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Glow or Narcisse Noir?

Narcisse Noir projects furthest (Narcisse Noir 60/100, Glow 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glow and Narcisse Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Glow or Narcisse Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Glow and Narcisse Noir?

Glow has top notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Orris Root and Amber. Narcisse Noir has top notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.

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