Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (2021) vs Orange Blossom

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir (2021)

Caron

3.6540 votes

Rank #21,421 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Orange Blossom

The 7 Virtues

3.7090 votes

Rank #13,377 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orange Blossom takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Narcisse Noir (2021)3/7

Orange Blossom4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Noir (2021)Caron

Orange BlossomThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

3.70/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerOrange BlossomRating 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

18%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerOrange BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir (2021)

SillageNarcisse Noir (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value54

Category winnerOrange BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

musky42%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match56%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

LemonPetitgrainGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliJasmineOrris

Base

VetiverLabdanumAmber

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

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%

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,421

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#13,377

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerOrange BlossomHigher 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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A bright orange blossom scent with a sharp citrus opening, neroli at the centre, and a dry green edge that gives it a cleaner, less sugary feel. It stays airy and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, but some wearers find it lighter and shorter-lived than they want. Best for someone who likes fresh white florals …

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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 Orange Blossom?

Orange Blossom takes 4 of 7 categories. Narcisse Noir (2021) is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes; Orange Blossom is rated 3.70/5 from 90 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (2021) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Orange Blossom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir (2021) or Orange Blossom?

Narcisse Noir (2021) lasts longest (Narcisse Noir (2021) 68/100, Orange Blossom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir (2021) or Orange Blossom?

Narcisse Noir (2021) projects furthest (Narcisse Noir (2021) 54/100, Orange Blossom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (2021) and Orange Blossom smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% 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 Orange Blossom 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 Orange Blossom?

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. Orange Blossom has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum and Amber.