Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir vs Narcisse Blanc Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir

Caron · 1911

4.5578 votes

Rank #23,155 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Narcisse Blanc Parfum

Caron

4.2921 votes

Rank #32,017 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 4 of 6 categories.

Narcisse Noir
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Narcisse Blanc Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narcisse Noir2/6

Narcisse Blanc Parfum4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse NoirCaron

Narcisse Blanc ParfumCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 50%

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

Category winnerNarcisse NoirRating 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

43%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Blanc Parfum

SillageNarcisse Blanc Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

iris77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both white floral, powdery and citrus

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

Top20-35 mins

NeroliOrange BlossomOrangePetitgrain

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineRoseLime

Base8-12 hrs

IrisMuskAmberSandalwood

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter92

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,155

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1911

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,017

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNarcisse NoirHigher 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 →

Caron Narcisse Blanc Parfum is an authentic slice of 1920s perfumery that feels surprisingly luminous on modern skin. Created by Ernest Daltroff, this pure perfume opens with a sharp burst of bitter petitgrain, tart green lime, and sunny orange blossom. Do not let the initial vintage punch startle you. Within twenty m…

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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 or Narcisse Blanc Parfum?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum takes 4 of 6 categories. Narcisse Noir is rated 4.55/5 from 78 votes; Narcisse Blanc Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Narcisse Blanc Parfum for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir or Narcisse Blanc Parfum?

They last about the same: Narcisse Blanc Parfum 72/100, Narcisse Noir 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir or Narcisse Blanc Parfum?

Narcisse Blanc Parfum projects furthest (Narcisse Blanc Parfum 75/100, Narcisse Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir and Narcisse Blanc Parfum smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Narcisse Noir or Narcisse Blanc Parfum better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Noir suits evening wear; Narcisse Blanc Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir and Narcisse Blanc Parfum?

Narcisse Noir has top notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Narcisse Blanc Parfum has top notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lime, a base of Iris, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.