Fragrance comparison

Jasmine Narcotique vs Lia

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jasmine Narcotique

Aaron Terence Hughes

3.83124 votes

Rank #7,485 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Lia

Verset Parfums

3.8127 votes

Rank #30,835 White FloralYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jasmine Narcotique takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jasmine Narcotique
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lia
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jasmine Narcotique5/7

Lia2/7

Ratings & consensus: Jasmine Narcotique
Community sentiment: Lia
Longevity: Jasmine Narcotique
Sillage & projection: Jasmine Narcotique
Value for money: Lia
Versatility: Jasmine Narcotique
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jasmine Narcotique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jasmine NarcotiqueAaron Terence Hughes

LiaVerset Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winnerJasmine NarcotiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

86 votes

22%Love

52%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerLiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJasmine Narcotique

SillageJasmine Narcotique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value72

Category winnerLiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

patchouli44%

powdery30%

white floral100%

yellow floral86%

fruity72%

musky58%

sweet44%

green30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, musky and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Night Blooming Jasmine

Heart

Suede

Base

MuskPatchouliAmber

Top

Night Blooming Jasmine

Heart

Narcissus

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesNight Blooming Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall88

Winter81

Day95

Night100

Spring100

Summer76

Fall35

Winter24

Day100

Night50

Category winnerJasmine NarcotiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,485

PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#30,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJasmine NarcotiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jasmine Narcotique is a big, night blooming jasmine that does not play polite. Reviews often mention an indolic, almost dirty opening that settles fast, then suede slides in and everything turns musky, ambery and patchouli-dark. Some people also get a sharp, chemical edge (a cocaine or chloroform-like vibe). Strong, s…

Reviews →

Verset Parfums Lia is a light floral perfume designed for daily wear. It centers on night blooming jasmine and narcissus, resting on a clean musk foundation. The fragrance offers a fresh, slightly green option for women who prefer a clean, soap-like scent profile during spring mornings or casual office afternoons.

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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, Jasmine Narcotique or Lia?

Jasmine Narcotique takes 5 of 7 categories. Jasmine Narcotique is rated 3.83/5 from 124 votes; Lia is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Jasmine Narcotique for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Lia for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jasmine Narcotique or Lia?

Jasmine Narcotique lasts longest (Jasmine Narcotique 76/100, Lia 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jasmine Narcotique or Lia?

Jasmine Narcotique projects furthest (Jasmine Narcotique 69/100, Lia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jasmine Narcotique and Lia smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and fruity accords. Common notes include Night Blooming Jasmine and Musk.

Is Jasmine Narcotique or Lia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jasmine Narcotique is the stronger pick. For winter, Jasmine Narcotique is the stronger pick. Jasmine Narcotique suits day or night wear; Lia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jasmine Narcotique and Lia?

Jasmine Narcotique has top notes of Night Blooming Jasmine, heart notes of Suede, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber. Lia has top notes of Night Blooming Jasmine, heart notes of Narcissus, a base of Musk.