Fragrance comparison

Lemon Cake vs Narcisse Blanc

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

Lemon Cake

Oakcha

3.8935 votes

Rank #35,564 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Narcisse Blanc

Caron · 1923

4.1075 votes

Rank #20,572 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lemon Cake
Choose it for a citrus and sweet 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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lemon Cake1/7

Narcisse Blanc6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lemon CakeOakcha

Narcisse BlancCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%

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

43%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

43%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNarcisse BlancMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc

SillageNarcisse Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLemon CakeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet86%

vanilla72%

powdery58%

coconut44%

aromatic30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

iris69%

aromatic53%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrangeLimePetitgrain

Heart

BiscuitCoconutOrange BlossomAlmond

Base

VanillaMeringueCaramelMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomNeroliOrangePetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineTincture of RoseLime

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskIrisSandalwoodVetyverAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall41

Winter29

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNarcisse BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,572

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1923

Reviews5

Category winnerNarcisse BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Lemon Cake opens with a bright burst of sugary lemon zest, tart lime, and juicy orange that smells like fresh lemon curd spread over warm pastry. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a bakery sweet heart of crunchy almond biscuit, grated coconut, and soft orange blossom petals. The base lingers …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lemon Cake or Narcisse Blanc?

Narcisse Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories. Lemon Cake is rated 3.89/5 from 35 votes; Narcisse Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 75 votes. Choose Lemon Cake for a citrus and sweet 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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lemon Cake or Narcisse Blanc?

Narcisse Blanc lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc 74/100, Lemon Cake 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemon Cake or Narcisse Blanc?

Narcisse Blanc projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc 52/100, Lemon Cake 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon Cake and Narcisse Blanc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Lime, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom.

Is Lemon Cake or Narcisse Blanc better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lemon Cake is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcisse Blanc is the stronger pick. Lemon Cake suits daytime wear; Narcisse Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemon Cake and Narcisse Blanc?

Lemon Cake has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Petitgrain, heart notes of Biscuit, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Almond, a base of Vanilla, Meringue, Caramel and Musk. 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.