Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc (2021) vs Rosa Alba

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

Narcisse Blanc (2021)

Caron

3.8665 votes

Rank #17,342 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rosa Alba

Annette Neuffer

4.1263 votes

Rank #10,021 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Alba takes 5 of 5 categories.

Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rosa Alba
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Narcisse Blanc (2021)0/5

Rosa Alba5/5

Ratings & consensus: Rosa Alba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rosa Alba
Sillage & projection: Rosa Alba
Value for money: Rosa Alba
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosa Alba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Blanc (2021)Caron

Rosa AlbaAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

4.12/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerRosa AlbaRating 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

43%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRosa Alba

SillageRosa Alba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value56

Category winnerRosa AlbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

rose86%

floral72%

fresh spicy58%

white floral44%

aromatic30%

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

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

BergamotNeroliPink GrapefruitPetitgrainPink Pepper

Heart

Bulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseWhite RoseTunisian Orange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine

Base

HibiscusBeeswaxSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Tunisian Orange Blossom. 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

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

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

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,342

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#10,021

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRosa AlbaHigher 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…

Reviews →

Rosa Alba is a bright, botanical rose built around citrus, neroli and a very green rose heart. On skin it can feel freshly cut and thorny rather than soft or powdery, with the rose pushed forward by bitter foliage, white florals and a clean sandalwood base. This is one for true rose garden fans. It has noticeable proj…

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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 Rosa Alba?

Rosa Alba takes 5 of 5 categories. Narcisse Blanc (2021) is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes; Rosa Alba is rated 4.12/5 from 63 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rosa Alba for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc (2021) or Rosa Alba?

Rosa Alba lasts longest (Rosa Alba 73/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc (2021) or Rosa Alba?

Rosa Alba projects furthest (Rosa Alba 64/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc (2021) and Rosa Alba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Tunisian Orange Blossom.

Is Narcisse Blanc (2021) or Rosa Alba better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Blanc (2021) suits daytime wear; Rosa Alba suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc (2021) and Rosa Alba?

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. Rosa Alba has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Pink Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose, White Rose and Tunisian Orange Blossom, a base of Hibiscus, Beeswax and Sandalwood.