Fragrance comparison

Narcisse au Miroir vs Perfume Balm

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Narcisse au Miroir

Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse

2.004 votes

Rank #78,760 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Perfume Balm

IDMAN

4.673 votes

Rank #56,570 Soft SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Narcisse au Miroir
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Perfume Balm
Choose it for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narcisse au Miroir1/2

Perfume Balm1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Narcisse au Miroir
Fragranxe ranking: Perfume Balm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse au MiroirDenis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse

Perfume BalmIDMAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

tuberose84%

coconut77%

animalic69%

sweet61%

soft spicy100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

citrus65%

woody56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CoconutNarcissusPink Pepper

Heart3-5 hrs

TuberoseOrange BlossomMarshmallow

Base8-10+ hrs

MuskPatchouliAmbergris

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Orange BlossomCoconutTuberose

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaPrecious WoodsSolar NotesMusk

Category winnerNarcisse au MiroirLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,760

PerfumerDenis Durand

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,570

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPerfume BalmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Narcisse au Miroir by Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse is an unapologetic, full-bodied oriental floral that challenges conventional tropical perfumes. The scent opens with a lively burst of pink pepper and raw coconut before revealing a sharp, verdant narcissus. Within twenty minutes, the composition deepens into a…

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Perfume Balm by IDMAN presents a warm, sun-kissed balance of flowers, spices, and creamy fruits. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot paired with the gentle bite of pink pepper, delivering an immediate fresh citrus sparkle. The heart turns lush and tropical as rich tuberose and orange blossom merge with smoot…

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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, Narcisse au Miroir or Perfume Balm?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Narcisse au Miroir is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes; Perfume Balm is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Narcisse au Miroir for a white floral and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Perfume Balm for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Narcisse au Miroir and Perfume Balm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Pink Pepper, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is Narcisse au Miroir or Perfume Balm better for summer or winter?

Narcisse au Miroir suits day or night wear; Perfume Balm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse au Miroir and Perfume Balm?

Narcisse au Miroir has top notes of Coconut, Narcissus and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Marshmallow, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris. Perfume Balm has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Precious Woods, Solar Notes and Musk.