Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc Parfum vs Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

5 wins

Narcisse Blanc Parfum

Caron

4.2921 votes

Rank #34,055 CitrusWhite Floral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

4.1539 votes

Rank #24,784 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 5 of 6 categories.

Narcisse Blanc Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Narcisse Blanc Parfum5/6

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain1/6

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Blanc Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narcisse Blanc Parfum
Sillage & projection: Narcisse Blanc Parfum
Value for money: Narcisse Blanc Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Narcisse Blanc Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Blanc ParfumCaron

Bois de Cedre PetitgrainL'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

4.15/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

38%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc Parfum

SillageNarcisse Blanc Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

iris77%

woody69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-35 mins

NeroliOrange BlossomOrangePetitgrain

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineRoseLime

Base8-12 hrs

IrisMuskAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LemonelemiBergamotLimeOrangeCinnamonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainLavenderIrisOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarWoody NotesAmbergrisAmberSandalwoodPralineVanillaPatchouli

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring79

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,055

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Narcisse Blanc Parfum is an authentic slice of 1920s perfumery that feels surprisingly luminous on modern skin. Created by Ernest Daltroff, this pure perfume opens with a sharp burst of bitter petitgrain, tart green lime, and sunny orange blossom. Do not let the initial vintage punch startle you. Within twenty m…

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Bois de Cedre Petitgrain by L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse greets you with an immediate burst of natural citrus. Fresh lemon, zesty lime, and bitter bergamot combine with green petitgrain twigs, creating a clean scent reminiscent of an Italian citrus grove in early May. As the vibrant opening settles, the fragrance reve…

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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 Parfum or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 5 of 6 categories. Narcisse Blanc Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is rated 4.15/5 from 39 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc Parfum for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois de Cedre Petitgrain for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc Parfum 72/100, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc Parfum 75/100, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc Parfum and Bois de Cedre Petitgrain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Orange, Petitgrain and Rose.

Is Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum suits daytime wear; Bois de Cedre Petitgrain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc Parfum and Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum has top notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lime, a base of Iris, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Bois de Cedre Petitgrain has top notes of Lemon, elemi, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes, Ambergris and Amber.