Fragrance comparison

Hûma vs Narcisse Noir (2021)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hûma

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #48,905 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Narcisse Noir (2021)

Caron

3.6540 votes

Rank #21,421 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hûma
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Narcisse Noir (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hûma4/5

Narcisse Noir (2021)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hûma
Sillage & projection: Hûma
Value for money: Hûma
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Hûma
Fragranxe ranking: Narcisse Noir (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HûmaParfum de Mahzen

Narcisse Noir (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

45%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityHûma

SillageHûma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerHûmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

caramel77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

musky42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainRed FruitsNeroliCassisPassionfruitBergamotPeachPear

Heart3-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineResins

Base8-10+ hrs

CaramelSandalwoodHeliotropePatchouliVanillaCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

NeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

Category winnerHûmaLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night56

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter80

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 35%Work 26%Date 23%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,905

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,421

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hûma by Parfum de Mahzen opens with a juicy rush of crisp pear, passionfruit, and tart red fruits balanced by clean bergamot and green petitgrain. As the bright fruitiness settles, a fresh floral heart of orange blossom, dewy rose, and lily of the valley creates a clean, uplifting presence on skin. The foundation shif…

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Caron Narcisse Noir (2021) turns classic French perfumery inside out by replacing heavy vintage animalics with luminous woods and crisp florals. It is bright. The opening snaps with bitter petitgrain and zesty neroli before blooming into a sunny heart of orange blossom and jasmine. You will not find actual narcissus f…

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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, Hûma or Narcisse Noir (2021)?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories. Hûma is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Narcisse Noir (2021) is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes. Choose Hûma for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Narcisse Noir (2021) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hûma or Narcisse Noir (2021)?

Hûma lasts longest (Hûma 80/100, Narcisse Noir (2021) 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hûma or Narcisse Noir (2021)?

Hûma projects furthest (Hûma 88/100, Narcisse Noir (2021) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hûma and Narcisse Noir (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Neroli, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Hûma or Narcisse Noir (2021) better for summer or winter?

Hûma suits daytime wear; Narcisse Noir (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hûma and Narcisse Noir (2021)?

Hûma has top notes of Petitgrain, Red Fruits, Neroli and Cassis, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Heliotrope and Patchouli. Narcisse Noir (2021) has top notes of Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.