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Narcisse Blanc (2021) vs Isola Sol

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

Updated 569 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Narcisse Blanc (2021)

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Isola Sol

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Narcisse Blanc (2021)3/7
Isola Sol4/7
Ratings & consensus
Isola Sol
Community sentiment
Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Longevity
Isola Sol
Sillage & projection
Isola Sol
Value for money
Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Versatility
Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Isola Sol

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Narcisse Blanc (2021)Caron
Isola SolRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%
3.73/ 5 · 504 votes
Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%
Category winnerIsola SolRating 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

38%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityIsola Sol

SillageIsola Sol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value33
Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
green69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
yellow floral69%
musky61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

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
ApricotMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrain
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacCoconutNeroli
Base
MuskSaltSandalwoodAmbroxanAmyrisCedarPink Pepper
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Ambroxan. 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
Winter15
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%
Men8
Unisex28
Women65
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,342

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,359

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews127

Category winnerIsola SolHigher 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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Isola Sol reads less like a fruity beach cocktail and more like a polished tropical floral with salt in the air. Reviews point to a quick flash of peach, apricot and citrus, then a smooth ylang-ylang and jasmine heart that stays in focus. On skin, it usually turns creamy, woody and lightly musky rather than overtly co…

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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 Isola Sol?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 7 categories. Narcisse Blanc (2021) is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes; Isola Sol is rated 3.73/5 from 504 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isola Sol for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc (2021) or Isola Sol?

Isola Sol lasts longest (Isola Sol 75/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc (2021) or Isola Sol?

Isola Sol projects furthest (Isola Sol 66/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc (2021) and Isola Sol smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Ambroxan.

Is Narcisse Blanc (2021) or Isola Sol 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 Isola Sol?

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. Isola Sol has top notes of Apricot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Coconut and Neroli, a base of Musk, Salt, Sandalwood and Ambroxan.

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