Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir vs Edizione Reale 2018

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir

Caron · 1911

4.5578 votes

Rank #23,155 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Edizione Reale 2018

Acqua di Baviera

4.589 votes

Rank #20,352 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edizione Reale 2018 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Narcisse Noir
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Edizione Reale 2018
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narcisse Noir0/3

Edizione Reale 20183/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Edizione Reale 2018
Sillage & projection: Edizione Reale 2018
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Edizione Reale 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse NoirCaron

Edizione Reale 2018Acqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 50%

4.58/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEdizione Reale 2018

SillageEdizione Reale 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

rose56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRose

Base8-12 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitronBergamotNeroliGrapefruitCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineCyclamenRoseOrange BlossomGardeniaFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouliOlibanumMossVanillaSandalwoodCashmere WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Narcisse Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter92

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Date 42%Party 27%Casual 18%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,155

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1911

Reviews4

Overall rank#20,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEdizione Reale 2018Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Narcisse Noir offers a bold contrast to bright, sugary white florals. The first spritz unleashes bitter orange blossom and sharp neroli, cutting through the air with a brisk citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, that initial bite yields to a dense heart of velvety rose and heady jasmine. A dark, powdery veil wraps…

Reviews →

Edizione Reale 2018 by Acqua di Baviera is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Edizione Reale 2018 was launched in 2018. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Citron, Bergamot, Neroli, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Jasmine, Cyclamen, Rose, Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Freesia; base notes are Musk,…

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 or Edizione Reale 2018?

Edizione Reale 2018 takes 3 of 3 categories. Narcisse Noir is rated 4.55/5 from 78 votes; Edizione Reale 2018 is rated 4.58/5 from 9 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir for a white floral and musky character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Edizione Reale 2018 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir or Edizione Reale 2018?

Edizione Reale 2018 lasts longest (Edizione Reale 2018 80/100, Narcisse Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir or Edizione Reale 2018?

Edizione Reale 2018 projects furthest (Edizione Reale 2018 72/100, Narcisse Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir and Edizione Reale 2018 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Narcisse Noir or Edizione Reale 2018 better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Noir suits evening wear; Edizione Reale 2018 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir and Edizione Reale 2018?

Narcisse Noir has top notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Edizione Reale 2018 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citron, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Olibanum and Moss.