Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir vs Poseidon Victoria

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir

Caron · 1911

4.5578 votes

Rank #23,155 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Poseidon Victoria

Instituto Español

3.577 votes

Rank #58,909 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon Victoria takes 3 of 4 categories.

Narcisse Noir
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Poseidon Victoria
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Narcisse Noir1/4

Poseidon Victoria3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse NoirCaron

Poseidon VictoriaInstituto Español

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 50%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 17%Had 14%Want 69%

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

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon Victoria

SillagePoseidon Victoria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPoseidon VictoriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus61%

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery 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

NeroliBergamotMelonApricot

Heart

AlmondFrangipaniOrange BlossomHeliotropeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaOakmossCoconut

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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,155

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1911

Reviews4

Overall rank#58,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Poseidon Victoria by Instituto Español opens with a bright burst of neroli and apricot, settling into a heart of almond and frangipani. This floral fruity blend rests on a base of tonka bean and creamy coconut, creating a soft, powdery finish that performs best during daytime wear in the spring and autumn months.

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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 Poseidon Victoria?

Poseidon Victoria takes 3 of 4 categories. Narcisse Noir is rated 4.55/5 from 78 votes; Poseidon Victoria is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Poseidon Victoria for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir or Poseidon Victoria?

Poseidon Victoria lasts longest (Poseidon Victoria 77/100, Narcisse Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir or Poseidon Victoria?

Poseidon Victoria projects furthest (Poseidon Victoria 71/100, Narcisse Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir and Poseidon Victoria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Narcisse Noir or Poseidon Victoria better for summer or winter?

Narcisse Noir suits evening wear; Poseidon Victoria suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir and Poseidon Victoria?

Narcisse Noir has top notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Poseidon Victoria has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Melon and Apricot, heart notes of Almond, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.