Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (2021) vs Ô Féminin

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 413 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir (2021)

Caron

3.6540 votes

Rank #21,421 White FloralWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Ô Féminin

M. Micallef

3.85373 votes

Rank #6,080 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ô Féminin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Narcisse Noir (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ô Féminin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Narcisse Noir (2021)1/7

Ô Féminin5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Noir (2021)Caron

Ô FémininM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

3.85/ 5 · 373 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

Category winnerÔ FémininRating 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

41%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

277 votes

Category winnerÔ FémininMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageÔ Féminin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value48

Category winnerÔ FémininBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

musky42%

citrus100%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

sweet65%

green53%

vanilla42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both white floral, citrus 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

PetitgrainMandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart

NeroliJasmineRose

Base

Orange BlossomVanillaMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer94

Fall0

Winter20

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%

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,421

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#6,080

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerÔ FémininHigher 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…

Reviews →

Ô Féminin from M. Micallef is a bright, modern floral fragrance built around a realistic orange blossom note. It opens with a crisp burst of mandarin and lemon before settling into a warm, powdery base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a versatile choice for daily wear during the spring and summer months, offering a cl…

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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 Ô Féminin?

Ô Féminin takes 5 of 7 categories. Narcisse Noir (2021) is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes; Ô Féminin is rated 3.85/5 from 373 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (2021) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ô Féminin for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir (2021) or Ô Féminin?

They last about the same: Narcisse Noir (2021) 68/100, Ô Féminin 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir (2021) or Ô Féminin?

Ô Féminin projects furthest (Ô Féminin 57/100, Narcisse Noir (2021) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (2021) and Ô Féminin smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

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

For summer, Ô Féminin 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 Ô Féminin?

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. Ô Féminin has top notes of Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.