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Hyde Park vs Narcisse Blanc

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

Updated 147 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hyde Park takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Hyde Park

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

  • Narcisse Blanc

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

Hyde Park6/7
Narcisse Blanc1/7
Ratings & consensus
Hyde Park
Community sentiment
Hyde Park
Longevity
Hyde Park
Sillage & projection
Hyde Park
Value for money
Hyde Park
Versatility
Narcisse Blanc
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Hyde Park

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Hyde ParkBoadicea the Victorious
Narcisse BlancCaron
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.58/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
4.10/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 44%Had 4%Want 53%
Category winnerHyde ParkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
69%Love
24%Like
4%Ok
1%Dislike
1%Hate

72 votes

43%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerHyde ParkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate90
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityHyde Park

SillageHyde Park

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price value25
Category winnerHyde ParkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
woody77%
iris69%
aromatic53%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeCaloneArtemisiaBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
NeroliJasmineOrange BlossomGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinAmberWoodsy NotesMusk
Top20-30 mins
Orange BlossomNeroliOrangePetitgrain
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineTincture of RoseLime
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskIrisSandalwoodVetyverAmber
InformationalShared notesOrange, Petitgrain, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Narcisse Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring65
Summer100
Fall23
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night35
Category winnerNarcisse BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men45
Unisex35
Women20
Men0
Unisex29
Women71
Work 39%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,843

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#18,548

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1923

Reviews5

Category winnerHyde ParkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Provenzano opens Hyde Park with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and herbal artemisia that settles quickly into solar neroli and white orange blossom. Underneath the bright citrus canopy, dark agarwood and resinous benzoin build a warm wood foundation for humid summer afternoons.

Reviews →

Narcisse Blanc by Caron opens with a tart, sunlit splash of bitter petitgrain, zesty orange peel, and crisp neroli. The alcohol clears in under two minutes. Lush orange blossom and pale jasmine emerge next, bringing a clean floral sweetness that feels like walking past fresh orange groves in April. As the morning prog…

Reviews →
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, Hyde Park or Narcisse Blanc?

Hyde Park takes 6 of 7 categories. Hyde Park is rated 4.58/5 from 72 votes; Narcisse Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 75 votes. Choose Hyde Park for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose Narcisse Blanc for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hyde Park or Narcisse Blanc?

Hyde Park lasts longest (Hyde Park 85/100, Narcisse Blanc 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hyde Park or Narcisse Blanc?

Hyde Park projects furthest (Hyde Park 71/100, Narcisse Blanc 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hyde Park and Narcisse Blanc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Petitgrain, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Hyde Park or Narcisse Blanc better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hyde Park is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcisse Blanc is the stronger pick. Narcisse Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hyde Park and Narcisse Blanc?

Hyde Park has top notes of Orange, Calone, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Amber and Woodsy Notes. Narcisse Blanc has top notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Tincture of Rose and Lime, a base of Musk, Iris, Sandalwood and Vetyver.

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