Fragrance comparison

Narcisse Noir vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 968 ratings analysed

6 wins

Narcisse Noir

Caron · 1911

4.5578 votes

Rank #23,155 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #25,646 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcisse Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Narcisse Noir
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narcisse Noir6/7

Vent Vert1/7

Ratings & consensus: Narcisse Noir
Community sentiment: Narcisse Noir
Longevity: Narcisse Noir
Sillage & projection: Narcisse Noir
Value for money: Vent Vert
Versatility: Narcisse Noir
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

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 50%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

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

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNarcisse NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityNarcisse Noir

SillageNarcisse Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

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

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNarcisse NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

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

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,155

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched1911

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,646

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

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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Pierre Balmain's Vent Vert is a striking, classic green floral fragrance that prioritizes crisp, bracing foliage over sweetness. Built around a sharp galbanum core, this perfume offers an intensely fresh and awakening experience. It projects a clean, almost medicinal atmosphere that suits those who prefer structured, …

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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 Vent Vert?

Narcisse Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Narcisse Noir is rated 4.55/5 from 78 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Narcisse Noir for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcisse Noir or Vent Vert?

They last about the same: Narcisse Noir 70/100, Vent Vert 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Narcisse Noir or Vent Vert?

Narcisse Noir projects furthest (Narcisse Noir 60/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcisse Noir and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Narcisse Noir or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcisse Noir is the stronger pick. Narcisse Noir suits evening wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir and Vent Vert?

Narcisse Noir has top notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Vent Vert has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Basil and Asafoetida, heart notes of Galbanum, Hiacynth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Iris and Sage.