Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir vs Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Narcisse Noir

Caron · 1911

4.5578 votes

Rank #23,155 White FloralMusky

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

Houbigant

4.2931 votes

Rank #31,186 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Narcisse Noir
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narcisse Noir4/8

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait4/8

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Noir
Community sentiment: Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait
Value for money: Narcisse Noir
Versatility: Narcisse Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait
Fragranxe ranking: Narcisse Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcisse NoirCaron

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret ExtraitHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 50%

4.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

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

48%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret ExtraitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

SillageQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNarcisse NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and musky

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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusJasmineMagnoliaYlang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseOrris

Base8-12+ hrs

White MuskMuskSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret ExtraitLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter92

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer47

Fall87

Winter47

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNarcisse NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

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

Men8

Unisex8

Women83

Work 35%Casual 28%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,155

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1911

Reviews4

Overall rank#31,186

PerfumerLuca Maffei

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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Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait presents an opulent interpretation of a classic French garden. The opening strikes with bright Italian bergamot, sunny mandarin orange, and bitter neroli oil that quickly cuts through the air. Do not rush this phase. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sheen settles into …

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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 Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Narcisse Noir is rated 4.55/5 from 78 votes; Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait is rated 4.29/5 from 31 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait?

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait 89/100, Narcisse Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait?

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait 77/100, Narcisse Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir and Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Narcisse Noir or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcisse Noir is the stronger pick. Narcisse Noir suits evening wear; Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir and Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait?

Narcisse Noir has top notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Magnolia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, Musk, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).