Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Blanc Parfum vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 911 ratings analysed

3 wins

Narcisse Blanc Parfum

Caron

4.2921 votes

Rank #34,055 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #25,005 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 3 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.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narcisse Blanc Parfum3/5

Vent Vert2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vent Vert
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: Vent Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Blanc ParfumCaron

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerVent VertRating 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

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc Parfum

SillageNarcisse Blanc Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

iris77%

woody69%

musky61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,055

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,005

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher 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 →

Pierre Balmain's Vent Vert is a striking, classic green floral fragrance that prioritizes crisp, bracing foliage over sweetness. Built around a sharp galbanum core, this perfume offers an intensely fresh and awakening experience. It projects a clean, almost medicinal atmosphere that suits those who prefer structured, …

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 Vent Vert?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Narcisse Blanc Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 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 Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Vent Vert?

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

Which projects more, Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Vent Vert?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc Parfum 75/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Blanc Parfum and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Narcisse Blanc Parfum or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Blanc Parfum and Vent Vert?

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. Vent Vert has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Basil and Asafoetida, heart notes of Galbanum, Hiacynth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Iris and Sage.