Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (1911) vs Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 782 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narcisse Noir (1911)

Caron

4.16766 votes

Rank #2,107 White FloralCitrus

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

O Boticário

3.6216 votes

Rank #47,267 CitrusGreen

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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.
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Narcisse Noir (1911)4/4

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask0/4

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

Nativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 55%Want 32%

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

6%Love

69%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

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%

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotTangerineOrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMintTincture of Rose

Heart

VioletJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange, Tincture of Rose 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

Spring64

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night8

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#47,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a zesty burst of juicy mandarin orange, crisp Amalfi lemon, and crushed green mint that wakes you up like a cool morning shower. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, soft touches of delicat…

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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 Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Narcisse Noir (1911) takes 4 of 4 categories. Narcisse Noir (1911) is rated 4.16/5 from 766 votes; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask is rated 3.62/5 from 16 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 Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Narcisse Noir (1911) lasts longest (Narcisse Noir (1911) 69/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Narcisse Noir (1911) projects furthest (Narcisse Noir (1911) 63/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (1911) and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange, Tincture of Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Narcisse Noir (1911) or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Noir (1911) suits evening wear; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir (1911) and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

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. Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetyver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.