Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (1911) vs Fabulous 1 - Dali

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 820 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir (1911)

Caron

4.16766 votes

Rank #2,107 White FloralCitrus

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fabulous 1 - Dali

Salvador Dali · 2011

4.1554 votes

Rank #27,666 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous 1 - Dali takes 4 of 7 categories.

Narcisse Noir (1911)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fabulous 1 - Dali
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narcisse Noir (1911)3/7

Fabulous 1 - Dali4/7

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Community sentiment: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Longevity: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Sillage & projection: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Value for money: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Versatility: Narcisse Noir (1911)
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

Fabulous 1 - DaliSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerFabulous 1 - DaliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFabulous 1 - Dali

SillageFabulous 1 - Dali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value60

Category winnerFabulous 1 - DaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

aromatic65%

green56%

white floral100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

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

AldehydesFruity NotesMandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamotBasil

Heart

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberoseLilyIrisAfrican Orange FlowerRose

Base

MuskAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarSandalwoodVanilleMyrhh

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

Spring37

Summer26

Fall68

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,107

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#27,666

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2011

Reviews0

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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Salvador Dali Fabulous 1 is a bold, golden floral amber perfume that opens with a brisk snap of sparkling aldehydes, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed herbal basil. As the fizzy top notes settle, the scent opens into a thick floral heart of creamy tuberose, honeyed narcissus, and sweet Egyptian jasmine. The base anch…

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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 Fabulous 1 - Dali?

Fabulous 1 - Dali takes 4 of 7 categories. Narcisse Noir (1911) is rated 4.16/5 from 766 votes; Fabulous 1 - Dali is rated 4.15/5 from 54 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (1911) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fabulous 1 - Dali for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Fabulous 1 - Dali?

Fabulous 1 - Dali lasts longest (Fabulous 1 - Dali 78/100, Narcisse Noir (1911) 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Fabulous 1 - Dali?

Fabulous 1 - Dali projects furthest (Fabulous 1 - Dali 73/100, Narcisse Noir (1911) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (1911) and Fabulous 1 - Dali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Narcissus, African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Narcisse Noir (1911) or Fabulous 1 - Dali better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Noir (1911) is the stronger pick. For winter, Fabulous 1 - Dali is the stronger pick. Narcisse Noir (1911) suits evening wear; Fabulous 1 - Dali suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir (1911) and Fabulous 1 - Dali?

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. Fabulous 1 - Dali has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.