Fragrance comparison

Isola Sol vs Narcisse Blanc (2021)

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 569 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isola Sol

Roja Dove

3.73504 votes

Rank #3,359 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Narcisse Blanc (2021)

Caron

3.8665 votes

Rank #17,342 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 7 categories.

Isola Sol
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Isola Sol4/7

Narcisse Blanc (2021)3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Isola SolRoja Dove

Narcisse Blanc (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 504 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerIsola SolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

258 votes

34%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIsola Sol

SillageIsola Sol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrain

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacCoconutNeroli

Base

MuskSaltSandalwoodAmbroxanAmyrisCedarPink Pepper

Top20-40 mins

OrangeBergamotPetitgrain

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusNeroliTunisian Orange BlossomTurkish Rose

Base7-9+ hrs

VanillaAmbroxanCashmeranMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Ambroxan. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter35

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex28

Women65

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#3,359

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews127

Overall rank#17,342

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIsola SolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isola Sol reads less like a fruity beach cocktail and more like a polished tropical floral with salt in the air. Reviews point to a quick flash of peach, apricot and citrus, then a smooth ylang-ylang and jasmine heart that stays in focus. On skin, it usually turns creamy, woody and lightly musky rather than overtly co…

Reviews →

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…

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, Isola Sol or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 7 categories. Isola Sol is rated 3.73/5 from 504 votes; Narcisse Blanc (2021) is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose Isola Sol for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Narcisse Blanc (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Sol or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Isola Sol lasts longest (Isola Sol 75/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Sol or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Isola Sol projects furthest (Isola Sol 66/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Sol and Narcisse Blanc (2021) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Ambroxan.

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

For summer, Narcisse Blanc (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcisse Blanc (2021) is the stronger pick. Narcisse Blanc (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Isola Sol has top notes of Apricot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Coconut and Neroli, a base of Musk, Salt, Sandalwood and Ambroxan. 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.