Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (1911) vs Annika

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 777 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narcisse Noir (1911)

Caron

4.16766 votes

Rank #2,107 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Annika

Annika Sorenstam

3.0011 votes

Rank #54,247 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Noir (1911) takes 4 of 4 categories.

Narcisse Noir (1911)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Annika
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narcisse Noir (1911)4/4

Annika0/4

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Sillage & projection: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narcisse Noir (1911)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Noir (1911)Caron

AnnikaAnnika Sorenstam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 27%Had 24%Want 48%

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

766 votes

9%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

55%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir (1911)

SillageNarcisse Noir (1911)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

aromatic65%

green56%

floral100%

amber91%

white floral83%

vanilla74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrangeTincture of Rose

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodVetyverMusk

Top

African Orange FlowerPassion FlowerGardeniaOlibanumMandarin OrangeGrapefruitSea waterPepper

Heart

RoseFreesiaCyclamenJasmineOrchidHeliotropeCarnationNarcissus

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskBenzoinOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Narcisse Noir (1911), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Date 44%Party 34%Casual 13%Work 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,107

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#54,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Narcisse Noir (1911) by Caron is a brooding floral built around narcotic white blossom and dark woody undertones. It opens with an unmistakable shock of raw narcissus and bitter African orange flower that smells like crushed green flower stems left in cold vase water. Give it ten minutes. The initial sharpness softens…

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Annika is a sweet floral woody musk built around bright orange blossom, passion flower, gardenia, rose, freesia and a warm tonka, amber and sandalwood base. It reads feminine, polished and floral first, with creamy white flowers, soft powder and a lightly spicy sweetness underneath. Reactions are split. One wearer fou…

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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 Noir (1911) or Annika?

Narcisse Noir (1911) takes 4 of 4 categories. Narcisse Noir (1911) is rated 4.16/5 from 766 votes; Annika is rated 3.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (1911) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Annika for a floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Annika?

Narcisse Noir (1911) lasts longest (Narcisse Noir (1911) 69/100, Annika 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Annika?

Narcisse Noir (1911) projects furthest (Narcisse Noir (1911) 63/100, Annika 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (1911) and Annika smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Narcissus, African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Narcisse Noir (1911) or Annika better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Noir (1911) suits evening wear; Annika suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir (1911) and Annika?

Narcisse Noir (1911) has top notes of Narcissus and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange and Tincture of Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver and Musk. Annika has top notes of African Orange Flower, Passion Flower, Gardenia and Olibanum, heart notes of Rose, Freesia, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.