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Narcisse Blanc Parfum vs Côte Bleue

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

Updated 33 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Narcisse Blanc Parfum

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Côte Bleue

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Narcisse Blanc Parfum4/5
Côte Bleue1/5
Ratings & consensus
Côte Bleue
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)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Narcisse Blanc Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Narcisse Blanc ParfumCaron
Côte BleuePastor Fragrances
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%
4.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 68%Had 16%Want 16%
Category winnerCôte BleueRating 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

67%Love
25%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate90
Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc Parfum

SillageNarcisse Blanc Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value73
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%
white floral86%
sweet72%
aromatic58%
fresh44%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

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
Top
AldehydesPetitgrainNeroliLemonLimeOrangeEucalyptus
Heart
Orange BlossomVerbenaLavenderJasmine
Base
Sweet NotesCitrusesAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange Blossom, Orange and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Narcisse Blanc Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night41
Spring80
Summer100
Fall60
Winter10
Day100
Night30
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Work 36%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 10%
Men60
Unisex30
Women10
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,055

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,584

PerfumerEdgar Pastor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumHigher 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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Côte Bleue opens with a sharp burst of lemon, lime, and eucalyptus, immediately softened by crisp aldehydes and green petitgrain. As the top notes settle, orange blossom, herbal verbena, and clean lavender push through, sustained by a light amber and musk base. It delivers a sunlit citrus profile built specifically fo…

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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 Côte Bleue?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Narcisse Blanc Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Côte Bleue is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Narcisse Blanc Parfum for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Côte Bleue for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Côte Bleue?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum lasts longest (Narcisse Blanc Parfum 72/100, Côte Bleue 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Côte Bleue?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc Parfum 75/100, Côte Bleue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc Parfum and Côte Bleue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom, Orange and Petitgrain.

Is Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Côte Bleue better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum suits daytime wear; Côte Bleue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc Parfum and Côte Bleue?

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. Côte Bleue has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Verbena, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Sweet Notes, Citruses, Amber and Musk.

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