Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir (2021) vs Signature

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Narcisse Noir (2021)

Caron

3.6540 votes

Rank #21,421 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Signature

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.899 votes

Rank #32,942 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Noir (2021) takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Narcisse Noir (2021)3/4

Signature1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narcisse Noir (2021)
Sillage & projection: Signature
Value for money: Narcisse Noir (2021)
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

SignatureHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 67%

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

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir (2021)

SillageSignature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNarcisse Noir (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

musky42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top

KumquatSicilian LemonBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

MintOrange BlossomPetitgrainPeonyFreesia

Base

IrisVetiverMuskAmberPatchouli

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

Summer100

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

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

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,421

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,942

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…

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Signature opens with a bright burst of kumquat, Sicilian lemon, and bergamot, backed by crisp neroli and sweet mandarin orange. The opening feels sharply refreshing on hot summer mornings, delivering an immediate splash of tart citrus and bitter green rind. As the top notes settle, mint and petitgrain inject a cool, h…

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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 Signature?

Narcisse Noir (2021) takes 3 of 4 categories. Narcisse Noir (2021) is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes; Signature is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir (2021) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Narcisse Noir (2021) 68/100, Signature 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Signature projects furthest (Signature 61/100, Narcisse Noir (2021) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir (2021) and Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

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

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

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

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. Signature has top notes of Kumquat, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Peony, a base of Iris, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.