Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc vs Presenza

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

3 wins

Narcisse Blanc

Caron · 1923

4.1075 votes

Rank #18,548 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Presenza

Pollini Profumi

3.3923 votes

Rank #46,644 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc takes 3 of 5 categories.

Narcisse Blanc
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Presenza
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Narcisse Blanc3/5

Presenza2/5

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

PresenzaPollini Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 44%Had 4%Want 53%

3.39/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

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

43%Love

17%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

30%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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc

SillagePresenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPresenzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

iris69%

aromatic53%

citrus100%

white floral91%

aldehydic83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

aromatic56%

Scent match50%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

PetitgrainAldehydesLimeBergamotOrange

Heart

JasmineNeroliIris

Base

White MuskOsmanthusSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange, Petitgrain and Jasmine. 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

Spring90

Summer80

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

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

Men11

Unisex53

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,548

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1923

Reviews5

Overall rank#46,644

PerfumerMichele Pollini

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pollini Profumi Presenza opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and bitter petitgrain, lifted by a strong surge of clean aldehydes. The bright citrus top quickly shifts into a dense heart of Egyptian jasmine and soapy African neroli, backed by powdery iris. As it settles, a foundation of white musk, osmanthus, an…

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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 Presenza?

Narcisse Blanc takes 3 of 5 categories. Narcisse Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 75 votes; Presenza is rated 3.39/5 from 23 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Presenza for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc or Presenza?

Narcisse Blanc lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc 74/100, Presenza 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc or Presenza?

Projection is very close: Presenza 54/100, Narcisse Blanc 52/100 for sillage.

Do Narcisse Blanc and Presenza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain and Jasmine.

Is Narcisse Blanc or Presenza better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Blanc suits daytime wear; Presenza suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc and Presenza?

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. Presenza has top notes of Petitgrain, Aldehydes, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Iris, a base of White Musk, Osmanthus, Sandalwood and Patchouli.