Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc vs Iris Veritable

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narcisse Blanc

Caron · 1923

4.1075 votes

Rank #18,548 White FloralCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

Iris Veritable

Sharini Parfums Naturels

4.0923 votes

Rank #31,584 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc takes 4 of 5 categories.

Narcisse Blanc
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris Veritable
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narcisse Blanc4/5

Iris Veritable1/5

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Blanc
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narcisse Blanc
Sillage & projection: Narcisse Blanc
Value for money: Iris Veritable
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

Iris VeritableSharini Parfums Naturels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 44%Had 4%Want 53%

4.09/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%

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

48%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc

SillageNarcisse Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIris VeritableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

iris69%

aromatic53%

woody100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, powdery and citrus

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

CorianderLimeBergamot

Heart

CarrotOrange BlossomJasmineRoseGeraniumYlang-YlangPetitgrain

Base

IrisCedarGuaiac WoodBenzoinVetiverVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Lime. 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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

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

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,548

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1923

Reviews5

Overall rank#31,584

PerfumerNicolas Jennings

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…

Reviews →

Nicolas Jennings crafts a dry, vegetal iris that bypasses the usual sweet cosmetic powder notes. Opening with a crisp splash of lime and bergamot, the fragrance settles into an earthy, carrot seed rootiness. It offers a realistic, garden fresh interpretation of the root, making it a quiet choice for daytime spring wea…

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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 Iris Veritable?

Narcisse Blanc takes 4 of 5 categories. Narcisse Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 75 votes; Iris Veritable is rated 4.09/5 from 23 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iris Veritable for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc or Iris Veritable?

Narcisse Blanc lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc 74/100, Iris Veritable 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc or Iris Veritable?

Narcisse Blanc projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc 52/100, Iris Veritable 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc and Iris Veritable smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Lime.

Is Narcisse Blanc or Iris Veritable better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Blanc suits daytime wear; Iris Veritable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc and Iris Veritable?

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. Iris Veritable has top notes of Coriander, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Carrot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Iris, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin.