Fragrance comparison

Lacura vs Narcisse Blanc (2021)

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 320 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lacura

Mendittorosa

3.96255 votes

Rank #11,246 CitrusPowdery

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Narcisse Blanc (2021)

Caron

3.8665 votes

Rank #17,342 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lacura takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Lacura5/7

Narcisse Blanc (2021)2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LacuraMendittorosa

Narcisse Blanc (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerLacuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

255 votes

34%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerLacuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLacura

SillageLacura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

musky77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangePearBergamot

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomPetitgrainJasmine

Base

Powdery NotesVanillaCaramelCashmeranWhite MuskBenzoinVirginia CedarAmbroxan

Top20-40 mins

OrangeBergamotPetitgrain

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusNeroliTunisian Orange BlossomTurkish Rose

Base7-9+ hrs

VanillaAmbroxanCashmeranMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain and Vanilla. 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

Summer69

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter35

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex27

Women71

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#11,246

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#17,342

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLacuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mendittorosa Lacura opens with sharp bitter orange and crisp pear before sinking into a plush cushion of neroli, powdery notes, and benzoin. Formulated by perfumer Anne-Sophie Behaghel in 2018, this extrait concentration mixes tart citrus brightness with a cozy vanilla and caramel undercurrent. Unlike typical summer …

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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, Lacura or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Lacura takes 5 of 7 categories. Lacura is rated 3.96/5 from 255 votes; Narcisse Blanc (2021) is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose Lacura for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Narcisse Blanc (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Lacura lasts longest (Lacura 65/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Lacura projects furthest (Lacura 61/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lacura and Narcisse Blanc (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain and Vanilla.

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

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

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

Lacura has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Vanilla, Caramel and Cashmeran. 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.