Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (1911) vs Maxim's de Paris

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,049 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir (1911)

Caron

4.16766 votes

Rank #2,107 White FloralCitrus

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32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,466 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Narcisse Noir (1911)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maxim's de Paris
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Narcisse Noir (1911)2/7

Maxim's de Paris5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Noir (1911)Caron

Maxim's de ParisMaxim's de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

51%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

247 votes

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMaxim's de Paris

SillageMaxim's de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

aromatic65%

green56%

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, green and yellow 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

HyacinthCassisMelonMint

Heart

RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower

Base

oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille

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

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

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

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,107

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#1,466

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher 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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Maxim's de Paris is a classic green floral chypre with a plush rose heart, mossy depth, and a faint fruity lift from melon and cassis. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into powdery florals, oakmoss, patchouli, soft woods, and amber. This suits someone who enjoys vintage-leaning perfumes with structure and cha…

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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 Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Narcisse Noir (1911) is rated 4.16/5 from 766 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (1911) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Maxim's de Paris?

They last about the same: Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Narcisse Noir (1911) 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Narcisse Noir (1911) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (1911) and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Narcissus, African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Narcisse Noir (1911) or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Noir (1911) is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. Narcisse Noir (1911) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir (1911) and Maxim's de Paris?

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. Maxim's de Paris has top notes of Hyacinth, Cassis, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.