Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc vs Neroli Mediterraneo

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 179 ratings analysed

Narcisse Blanc

Caron · 1923

4.1075 votes

Rank #18,548 White FloralCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Neroli Mediterraneo

Perris Monte Carlo

4.14104 votes

Rank #12,684 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli Mediterraneo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Narcisse Blanc
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli Mediterraneo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Narcisse Blanc3/7

Neroli Mediterraneo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse BlancCaron

Neroli MediterraneoPerris Monte Carlo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 44%Had 4%Want 53%

4.14/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 32%Had 10%Want 58%

Category winnerNeroli MediterraneoRating 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

39%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerNeroli MediterraneoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc

SillageNarcisse Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNeroli MediterraneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

iris69%

aromatic53%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

white floral80%

aromatic70%

green60%

fresh50%

Scent match44%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

Sicilian Bitter OrangeCalabrian bergamotSicilian Mandarin

Heart

PetitgrainNeroliGeraniumOrange BlossomGingerTimur

Base

MuskCedarIris

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain and Musk. 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

Spring70

Summer100

Fall15

Winter3

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNarcisse BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

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

Men13

Unisex68

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,548

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1923

Reviews5

Overall rank#12,684

PerfumerGian Luca Perris

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerNeroli MediterraneoHigher 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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Neroli Mediterraneo opens with a punch of Sicilian bitter orange and crisp bergamot before settling into green petitgrain and orange blossom. Gian Luca Perris built this citrus aromatic composition for hot humid summer afternoons. It sits close to the skin with a light iris and musk dry-down, making it ideal for casua…

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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 Neroli Mediterraneo?

Neroli Mediterraneo takes 4 of 7 categories. Narcisse Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 75 votes; Neroli Mediterraneo is rated 4.14/5 from 104 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neroli Mediterraneo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc or Neroli Mediterraneo?

Narcisse Blanc lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc 74/100, Neroli Mediterraneo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc or Neroli Mediterraneo?

Narcisse Blanc projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc 52/100, Neroli Mediterraneo 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc and Neroli Mediterraneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain and Musk.

Is Narcisse Blanc or Neroli Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli Mediterraneo is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcisse Blanc is the stronger pick. Narcisse Blanc suits daytime wear; Neroli Mediterraneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc and Neroli Mediterraneo?

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. Neroli Mediterraneo has top notes of Sicilian Bitter Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Petitgrain, Neroli, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar and Iris.