Fragrance comparison

Maxim's de Paris vs Narcisse Noir (1911)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,049 ratings analysed

5 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,466 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Narcisse Noir (1911)

Caron

4.16766 votes

Rank #2,107 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Maxim's de Paris
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Narcisse Noir (1911)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maxim's de Paris5/7

Narcisse Noir (1911)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Community sentiment: Maxim's de Paris
Longevity: Maxim's de Paris
Sillage & projection: Maxim's de Paris
Value for money: Maxim's de Paris
Versatility: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maxim's de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Maxim's de ParisMaxim's de Paris

Narcisse Noir (1911)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

247 votes

46%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

766 votes

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMaxim's de Paris

SillageMaxim's de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

aromatic65%

green56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, green and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthCassisMelonMint

Heart

RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower

Base

oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrangeTincture of Rose

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodVetyverMusk

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Musk. Durations are only published for Narcisse Noir (1911), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring61

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Date 44%Party 34%Casual 13%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,466

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#2,107

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews100

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maxim's de Paris is a classic green floral chypre with a plush rose heart, mossy depth, and a faint fruity lift from melon and cassis. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into powdery florals, oakmoss, patchouli, soft woods, and amber. This suits someone who enjoys vintage-leaning perfumes with structure and cha…

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Narcisse Noir (1911) by Caron is a brooding floral built around narcotic white blossom and dark woody undertones. It opens with an unmistakable shock of raw narcissus and bitter African orange flower that smells like crushed green flower stems left in cold vase water. Give it ten minutes. The initial sharpness softens…

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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, Maxim's de Paris or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes; Narcisse Noir (1911) is rated 4.16/5 from 766 votes. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Narcisse Noir (1911) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maxim's de Paris or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

They last about the same: Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Narcisse Noir (1911) 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Maxim's de Paris or Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Narcisse Noir (1911) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maxim's de Paris and Narcisse Noir (1911) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Musk.

Is Maxim's de Paris or Narcisse Noir (1911) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Noir (1911) is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. Narcisse Noir (1911) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maxim's de Paris and Narcisse Noir (1911)?

Maxim's de Paris has top notes of Hyacinth, Cassis, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Narcisse Noir (1911) has top notes of Narcissus and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange and Tincture of Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver and Musk.