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Narcisse Blanc Parfum vs Narcisse Noir

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

Updated 99 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 4 of 6 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.

  • Narcisse Noir

    Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Narcisse Blanc Parfum4/6
Narcisse Noir2/6
Ratings & consensus
Narcisse Noir
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
Narcisse Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Narcisse Blanc ParfumCaron
Narcisse NoirCaron
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%
4.55/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 40%Had 11%Want 50%
Category winnerNarcisse NoirRating 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

56%Love
27%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc Parfum

SillageNarcisse Blanc Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value37
Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
iris77%
woody69%
musky61%
white floral100%
musky92%
powdery84%
woody77%
citrus61%
Scent match75%Very similar · both white floral, powdery and citrus

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
Orange BlossomNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineRose
Base8-12 hrs
MuskSandalwood
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
Spring83
Summer83
Fall100
Winter92
Day35
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Work 36%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 10%
Men0
Unisex29
Women71
Date 42%Party 27%Casual 18%Work 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,017

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,155

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1911

Reviews4

Category winnerNarcisse NoirHigher 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…

Reviews →

Caron Narcisse Noir offers a bold contrast to bright, sugary white florals. The first spritz unleashes bitter orange blossom and sharp neroli, cutting through the air with a brisk citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, that initial bite yields to a dense heart of velvety rose and heady jasmine. A dark, powdery veil wraps…

Reviews →
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 Narcisse Noir?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 4 of 6 categories. Narcisse Blanc Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Narcisse Noir is rated 4.55/5 from 78 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 Narcisse Noir for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Narcisse Noir?

They last about the same: Narcisse Blanc Parfum 72/100, Narcisse Noir 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Narcisse Noir?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc Parfum 75/100, Narcisse Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc Parfum and Narcisse Noir smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Narcisse Noir better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum suits daytime wear; Narcisse Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc Parfum and Narcisse Noir?

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. Narcisse Noir has top notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.

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