Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (2021) vs Retrospection

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir (2021)

Caron

3.6540 votes

Rank #21,421 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #17,944 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 6 of 8 categories.

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

Narcisse Noir (2021)2/8

Retrospection6/8

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Noir (2021)
Community sentiment: Retrospection
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Retrospection
Versatility: Narcisse Noir (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Retrospection
Fragranxe ranking: Retrospection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse Noir (2021)Caron

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (2021)Rating 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

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerRetrospectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

musky42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

Category winnerRetrospectionLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter80

Day69

Night100

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

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

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

Date 31%Work 28%Casual 23%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,421

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#17,944

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher 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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Retrospection by JMP Artisan Perfumes resurrects the bold, unapologetic swagger of traditional masculine perfumery from the late twentieth century. Created by Polish independent perfumer Jakub Pietrynka, this composition opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, soapy aldehydes, and zesty bergamot. Within minutes, …

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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 Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 6 of 8 categories. Narcisse Noir (2021) is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (2021) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

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

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

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Narcisse Noir (2021) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (2021) and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Narcisse Noir (2021) or Retrospection 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; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Retrospection has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Wormwood, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Beeswax.