Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc vs Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Narcisse Blanc

Caron · 1923

4.1075 votes

Rank #18,548 White FloralCitrus

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

4.1539 votes

Rank #24,784 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Narcisse Blanc
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Narcisse Blanc4/8

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain4/8

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Blanc
Community sentiment: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Longevity: Narcisse Blanc
Sillage & projection: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Value for money: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Versatility: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Note pyramid (duration): Narcisse Blanc
Fragranxe ranking: Narcisse Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse BlancCaron

Bois de Cedre PetitgrainL'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 44%Had 4%Want 53%

4.15/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

Category winnerNarcisse BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

38%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc

SillageBois de Cedre Petitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

iris69%

aromatic53%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomNeroliOrangePetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineTincture of RoseLime

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskIrisSandalwoodVetyverAmber

Top15-30 mins

LemonelemiBergamotLimeOrangeCinnamonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainLavenderIrisOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarWoody NotesAmbergrisAmberSandalwoodPralineVanillaPatchouli

Category winnerNarcisse BlancLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Spring79

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night48

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 39%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,548

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1923

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNarcisse BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Narcisse Blanc by Caron opens with a tart, sunlit splash of bitter petitgrain, zesty orange peel, and crisp neroli. The alcohol clears in under two minutes. Lush orange blossom and pale jasmine emerge next, bringing a clean floral sweetness that feels like walking past fresh orange groves in April. As the morning prog…

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Bois de Cedre Petitgrain by L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse greets you with an immediate burst of natural citrus. Fresh lemon, zesty lime, and bitter bergamot combine with green petitgrain twigs, creating a clean scent reminiscent of an Italian citrus grove in early May. As the vibrant opening settles, the fragrance reve…

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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 or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Narcisse Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 75 votes; Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is rated 4.15/5 from 39 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois de Cedre Petitgrain for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Narcisse Blanc lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc 74/100, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain projects furthest (Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 56/100, Narcisse Blanc 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc and Bois de Cedre Petitgrain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Orange, Petitgrain and Lime.

Is Narcisse Blanc or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is the stronger pick. Narcisse Blanc suits daytime wear; Bois de Cedre Petitgrain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc and Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Narcisse Blanc has top notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Tincture of Rose and Lime, a base of Musk, Iris, Sandalwood and Vetyver. Bois de Cedre Petitgrain has top notes of Lemon, elemi, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes, Ambergris and Amber.