Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (2021) vs Private Anthem

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir (2021)

Caron

3.6540 votes

Rank #21,421 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Private Anthem

Noise

4.205 votes

Rank #51,339 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Anthem takes 3 of 4 categories.

Narcisse Noir (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Private Anthem
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narcisse Noir (2021)1/4

Private Anthem3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Noir (2021)Caron

Private AnthemNoise

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Anthem

SillagePrivate Anthem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPrivate AnthemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

musky42%

powdery100%

violet92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and musky

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

VioletPink PepperPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyNeroliCinnamon

Base

MuskBlack PepperPatchouliVetiverOrange Blossom

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom 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

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,421

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#51,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (2021)Higher 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 →

Noise Private Anthem opens with a bright burst of petitgrain and zesty bergamot, quickly sharpened by crisp pink pepper. A cool, powdery violet core emerges alongside sweet neroli and soft lily of the valley, giving the heart a clean yet slightly offset floral texture. As the fragrance settles, dry black pepper and ea…

Reviews →

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 Private Anthem?

Private Anthem takes 3 of 4 categories. Narcisse Noir (2021) is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes; Private Anthem is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (2021) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Private Anthem for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir (2021) or Private Anthem?

Private Anthem lasts longest (Private Anthem 80/100, Narcisse Noir (2021) 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir (2021) or Private Anthem?

Private Anthem projects furthest (Private Anthem 58/100, Narcisse Noir (2021) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (2021) and Private Anthem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Neroli, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

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

Narcisse Noir (2021) suits evening wear; Private Anthem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Private Anthem has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Neroli and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver.