Fragrance comparison

Iris Veritable vs Narcisse Blanc

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

Iris Veritable

Sharini Parfums Naturels

4.0923 votes

Rank #31,621 WoodyPowdery

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Narcisse Blanc

Caron · 1923

4.1075 votes

Rank #18,548 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc takes 4 of 5 categories.

Iris Veritable
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Narcisse Blanc
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iris Veritable1/5

Narcisse Blanc4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris VeritableSharini Parfums Naturels

Narcisse BlancCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%

4.10/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 44%Had 4%Want 53%

Category winnerNarcisse BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

43%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc

SillageNarcisse Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value25

Category winnerIris VeritableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

iris69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

iris69%

aromatic53%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderLimeBergamot

Heart

CarrotOrange BlossomJasmineRoseGeraniumYlang-YlangPetitgrain

Base

IrisCedarGuaiac WoodBenzoinVetiverVanilla

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomNeroliOrangePetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineTincture of RoseLime

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskIrisSandalwoodVetyverAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Narcisse Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

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#31,621

PerfumerNicolas Jennings

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,548

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1923

Reviews5

Category winnerNarcisse BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nicolas Jennings crafts a dry, vegetal iris that bypasses the usual sweet cosmetic powder notes. Opening with a crisp splash of lime and bergamot, the fragrance settles into an earthy, carrot seed rootiness. It offers a realistic, garden fresh interpretation of the root, making it a quiet choice for daytime spring wea…

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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…

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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, Iris Veritable or Narcisse Blanc?

Narcisse Blanc takes 4 of 5 categories. Iris Veritable is rated 4.09/5 from 23 votes; Narcisse Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 75 votes. Choose Iris Veritable for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narcisse Blanc for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Veritable or Narcisse Blanc?

Narcisse Blanc lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc 74/100, Iris Veritable 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Veritable or Narcisse Blanc?

Narcisse Blanc projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc 52/100, Iris Veritable 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Veritable and Narcisse Blanc smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Petitgrain.

Is Iris Veritable or Narcisse Blanc better for summer or winter?

Iris Veritable suits daytime wear; Narcisse Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Veritable and Narcisse Blanc?

Iris Veritable has top notes of Coriander, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Carrot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Iris, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin. 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.