Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (1911) vs Orange Sapphire

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 951 ratings analysed

6 wins

Narcisse Noir (1911)

Caron

4.16766 votes

Rank #2,107 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Orange Sapphire

Bath & Body Works

3.96185 votes

Rank #28,367 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Noir (1911) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Narcisse Noir (1911)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Orange Sapphire
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Narcisse Noir (1911)6/7

Orange Sapphire1/7

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Community sentiment: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Longevity: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Sillage & projection: Narcisse Noir (1911)
Value for money: Orange Sapphire
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

Orange SapphireBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

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

33%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (1911)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir (1911)

SillageNarcisse Noir (1911)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value86

Category winnerOrange SapphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

aromatic65%

green56%

citrus100%

white floral83%

floral65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral 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

OrangeBlood OrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamotCassisPeachRaspberry

Heart

African Orange FlowerMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchid

Base

VetyverMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Jasmine, Orange and Vetyver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

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

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,107

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#28,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Orange Sapphire by Bath & Body Works serves a bright, sun-drenched burst of blood orange and tart grapefruit. It transitions into a soft floral heart of jasmine and magnolia before settling onto a clean, earthy vetiver and warm musk base. Designed for casual warm-weather wear, it provides a cheerful, energetic vibe pe…

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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 Orange Sapphire?

Narcisse Noir (1911) takes 6 of 7 categories. Narcisse Noir (1911) is rated 4.16/5 from 766 votes; Orange Sapphire is rated 3.96/5 from 185 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (1911) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Orange Sapphire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Orange Sapphire?

Narcisse Noir (1911) lasts longest (Narcisse Noir (1911) 69/100, Orange Sapphire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir (1911) or Orange Sapphire?

Narcisse Noir (1911) projects furthest (Narcisse Noir (1911) 63/100, Orange Sapphire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (1911) and Orange Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Jasmine, Orange and Vetyver.

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

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

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

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. Orange Sapphire has top notes of Orange, Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Musk and Patchouli.