Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc vs Romeo Gigli

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 206 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narcisse Blanc

Caron · 1923

4.1075 votes

Rank #18,548 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Romeo Gigli

3.69131 votes

Rank #13,903 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc takes 4 of 7 categories.

Narcisse Blanc
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romeo Gigli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Narcisse Blanc4/7

Romeo Gigli3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse BlancCaron

Romeo GigliRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 44%Had 4%Want 53%

3.69/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

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

20%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerNarcisse BlancMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc

SillageRomeo Gigli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value62

Category winnerRomeo GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

iris69%

aromatic53%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

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

Lemon VerbenaBitter OrangeBergamotBrazilian RosewoodClary SageRosemaryNeroliTarragon

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomBourbon GeraniumRoseClovesLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Carnation

Base

White TobaccoAmberTonka BeanIrisCivetSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Iris. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNarcisse BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

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

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,548

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1923

Reviews5

Overall rank#13,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerRomeo GigliHigher 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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Romeo Gigli opens with a sharp flash of lemon verbena, bitter orange, and aromatic tarragon. Launched in 2003, this floral woody musk leans into a crisp citrus profile that quickly softens on warm skin. As the initial zest subsides, orange blossom, jasmine, and bourbon geranium introduce a clean floral heart with a co…

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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 Romeo Gigli?

Narcisse Blanc takes 4 of 7 categories. Narcisse Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 75 votes; Romeo Gigli is rated 3.69/5 from 131 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romeo Gigli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc or Romeo Gigli?

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

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc or Romeo Gigli?

Romeo Gigli projects furthest (Romeo Gigli 61/100, Narcisse Blanc 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc and Romeo Gigli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Narcisse Blanc or Romeo Gigli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc and Romeo Gigli?

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. Romeo Gigli has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Bourbon Geranium and Rose, a base of White Tobacco, Amber, Tonka Bean and Iris.