Fragrance comparison

Kalanit vs Narcisse Noir

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kalanit

O Boticário

4.5469 votes

Rank #23,088 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Narcisse Noir

Caron · 1911

4.5578 votes

Rank #23,155 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalanit takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kalanit
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Narcisse Noir
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kalanit5/7

Narcisse Noir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalanitO Boticário

Narcisse NoirCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 8%Had 68%Want 24%

4.55/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 50%

Category winnerNarcisse NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

56%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerKalanitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKalanit

SillageKalanit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value37

Category winnerKalanitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomPlumTangerinePeachVioletNeroliBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineMimosaTuberoseCarnationRoseBlack locust

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarWoody NotesAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRose

Base8-12 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Narcisse Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer21

Fall100

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter92

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNarcisse NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Date 42%Party 27%Casual 18%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,155

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1911

Reviews4

Category winnerKalanitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kalanit by O Boticário is a lush, sunny 1990s floral perfume that blends rich white florals with sweet orchard fruits and smooth woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of orange blossom, ripe peach, and tangy plum before opening into a deep heart of tuberose, gardenia, and golden ylang-ylang. Grounded by a cre…

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Caron Narcisse Noir offers a bold contrast to bright, sugary white florals. The first spritz unleashes bitter orange blossom and sharp neroli, cutting through the air with a brisk citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, that initial bite yields to a dense heart of velvety rose and heady jasmine. A dark, powdery veil wraps…

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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, Kalanit or Narcisse Noir?

Kalanit takes 5 of 7 categories. Kalanit is rated 4.54/5 from 69 votes; Narcisse Noir is rated 4.55/5 from 78 votes. Choose Kalanit for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Narcisse Noir for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalanit or Narcisse Noir?

Kalanit lasts longest (Kalanit 73/100, Narcisse Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalanit or Narcisse Noir?

Kalanit projects furthest (Kalanit 70/100, Narcisse Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalanit and Narcisse Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Kalanit or Narcisse Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcisse Noir is the stronger pick. Narcisse Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalanit and Narcisse Noir?

Kalanit has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum, Tangerine and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Narcisse Noir has top notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.