Fragrance comparison

Ionia vs Narcisse Blanc (2021)

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ionia

Anatoline

4.388 votes

Rank #34,800 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Narcisse Blanc (2021)

Caron

3.8665 votes

Rank #17,342 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ionia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ionia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ionia3/4

Narcisse Blanc (2021)1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IoniaAnatoline

Narcisse Blanc (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

34%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIonia

SillageIonia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value40

Category winnerIoniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

NeroliRosemaryJasmineLavenderCypress

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberSandalwoodMossMusk

Top20-40 mins

OrangeBergamotPetitgrain

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusNeroliTunisian Orange BlossomTurkish Rose

Base7-9+ hrs

VanillaAmbroxanCashmeranMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Moss. Durations are only published for Narcisse Blanc (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter35

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,800

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek, Hüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,342

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ionia by Anatoline is a crisp Citrus Aromatic fragrance that highlights bright lemon and bergamot balanced by a grounded heart of rosemary and cypress. This scent feels clean and classic, making it a reliable choice for casual summer days. It captures the essence of a Mediterranean morning, focusing on natural, zesty …

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The bitter green bite of petitgrain cuts through the air first. Caron Narcisse Blanc (2021) does not waste time with timid citrus water. Juicy sweet orange and tart bergamot explode across the skin with immediate brightness, backed by a sharp flash of cosmetic alcohol that settles in two minutes. Soon, sunny neroli an…

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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, Ionia or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Ionia takes 3 of 4 categories. Ionia is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Narcisse Blanc (2021) is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose Ionia for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narcisse Blanc (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ionia or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

They last about the same: Ionia 63/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ionia or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Projection is very close: Ionia 58/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 56/100 for sillage.

Do Ionia and Narcisse Blanc (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Moss.

Is Ionia or Narcisse Blanc (2021) better for summer or winter?

Ionia suits daytime wear; Narcisse Blanc (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ionia and Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Ionia has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Neroli, Rosemary, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Sandalwood and Moss. Narcisse Blanc (2021) has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Narcissus, Neroli, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, Ambroxan, Cashmeran and Moss.