Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc (2021) vs Grapefruit Lime

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 134 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narcisse Blanc (2021)

Caron

3.8665 votes

Rank #17,342 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Grapefruit Lime

The 7 Virtues

3.6869 votes

Rank #16,457 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc (2021) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grapefruit Lime
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Narcisse Blanc (2021)4/7

Grapefruit Lime3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Blanc (2021)Caron

Grapefruit LimeThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

3.68/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

16%Love

58%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerGrapefruit LimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc (2021)

SillageNarcisse Blanc (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGrapefruit LimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

aromatic30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

OrangeBergamotPetitgrain

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusNeroliTunisian Orange BlossomTurkish Rose

Base7-9+ hrs

VanillaAmbroxanCashmeranMoss

Top

LimeGrapefruitPetitgrainLemonBasilOrange

Heart

Green TeaBambooCuminJuniperLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

CedarMossSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange, Petitgrain, Neroli and Moss. 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

Summer77

Fall46

Winter35

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 13%

Men7

Unisex63

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,342

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#16,457

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerGrapefruit LimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Grapefruit Lime opens bright and tart, with juicy lime and grapefruit pushed by a green, slightly spicy edge. It smells clean, crisp and outdoorsy rather than sugary, then settles into a drier woody base with a soft musky feel. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you like citrus scents with some texture. Sa…

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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, Narcisse Blanc (2021) or Grapefruit Lime?

Narcisse Blanc (2021) takes 4 of 7 categories. Narcisse Blanc (2021) is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes; Grapefruit Lime is rated 3.68/5 from 69 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grapefruit Lime for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc (2021) or Grapefruit Lime?

Narcisse Blanc (2021) lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc (2021) 62/100, Grapefruit Lime 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc (2021) or Grapefruit Lime?

Narcisse Blanc (2021) projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc (2021) 56/100, Grapefruit Lime 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc (2021) and Grapefruit Lime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Orange, Petitgrain, Neroli and Moss.

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

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

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

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. Grapefruit Lime has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Green Tea, Bamboo, Cumin and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Moss, Sandalwood and Amber.