Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc vs Côte Bleue

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Narcisse Blanc

Caron · 1923

4.1075 votes

Rank #18,548 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Côte Bleue

Pastor Fragrances

4.5812 votes

Rank #37,584 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Côte Bleue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Narcisse Blanc
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Côte Bleue
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Narcisse Blanc2/5

Côte Bleue3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse BlancCaron

Côte BleuePastor Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 44%Had 4%Want 53%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 68%Had 16%Want 16%

Category winnerCôte BleueRating 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

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc

SillageCôte Bleue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value73

Category winnerCôte BleueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

iris69%

aromatic53%

citrus100%

white floral86%

sweet72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

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

Top

AldehydesPetitgrainNeroliLemonLimeOrangeEucalyptus

Heart

Orange BlossomVerbenaLavenderJasmine

Base

Sweet NotesCitrusesAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Orange and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Narcisse Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter10

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

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

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,548

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1923

Reviews5

Overall rank#37,584

PerfumerEdgar Pastor

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Côte Bleue opens with a sharp burst of lemon, lime, and eucalyptus, immediately softened by crisp aldehydes and green petitgrain. As the top notes settle, orange blossom, herbal verbena, and clean lavender push through, sustained by a light amber and musk base. It delivers a sunlit citrus profile built specifically fo…

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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 Côte Bleue?

Côte Bleue takes 3 of 5 categories. Narcisse Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 75 votes; Côte Bleue is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Côte Bleue for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc or Côte Bleue?

Narcisse Blanc lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc 74/100, Côte Bleue 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc or Côte Bleue?

Côte Bleue projects furthest (Côte Bleue 58/100, Narcisse Blanc 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc and Côte Bleue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Orange and Petitgrain.

Is Narcisse Blanc or Côte Bleue better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Blanc suits daytime wear; Côte Bleue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc and Côte Bleue?

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. Côte Bleue has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Verbena, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Sweet Notes, Citruses, Amber and Musk.