Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (2021) vs Aire

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 574 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir (2021)

Caron

3.6540 votes

Rank #21,421 White FloralWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,149 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 3 of 7 categories.

Narcisse Noir (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Narcisse Noir (2021)2/7

Aire3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aire
Community sentiment: Aire
Longevity: Narcisse Noir (2021)
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Narcisse Noir (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Noir (2021)Caron

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

40 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerAireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir (2021)

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

musky42%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Narcisse Noir (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter80

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 14%

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,421

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#8,149

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Narcisse Noir (2021) turns classic French perfumery inside out by replacing heavy vintage animalics with luminous woods and crisp florals. It is bright. The opening snaps with bitter petitgrain and zesty neroli before blooming into a sunny heart of orange blossom and jasmine. You will not find actual narcissus f…

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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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 (2021) or Aire?

Aire takes 3 of 7 categories. Narcisse Noir (2021) is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (2021) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir (2021) or Aire?

Narcisse Noir (2021) lasts longest (Narcisse Noir (2021) 68/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir (2021) or Aire?

Projection is very close: Narcisse Noir (2021) 54/100, Aire 54/100 for sillage.

Do Narcisse Noir (2021) and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Narcisse Noir (2021) or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Noir (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcisse Noir (2021) is the stronger pick. Narcisse Noir (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir (2021) and Aire?

Narcisse Noir (2021) has top notes of Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.