Fragrance comparison

Narcos'is vs By Llermo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,146 ratings analysed

Narcos'is

Vertus

3.692,143 votes

Rank #5,198 FruityAromatic

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86%scent match

Very similar

By Llermo

Blackoud

4.333 votes

Rank #57,526 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Narcos'is
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
By Llermo
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narcos'is2/4

By Llermo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: By Llermo
Sillage & projection: Narcos'is
Value for money: By Llermo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narcos'is

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcos'isVertus

By LlermoBlackoud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 2,143 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

2,143 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBy Llermo

SillageNarcos'is

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBy LlermoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

tropical69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

tropical65%

green56%

Scent match86%Very similar · both fruity, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbCardamomCoffeeMandarin Orange

Heart

MangoGingerAmber

Base

VetiverPeachAmbergris

Top

RhubarbCoffeeMandarinCardamom

Heart

MangoAmberGinger

Base

PeachAmbergrisVetiver

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Cardamom, Coffee and Mango. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex61

Women29

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#57,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarcos'isHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Narcos'is is a heavy fruit-and-smoke signature that pairs tart rhubarb with pulpy tropical mango. This unisex fragrance stands out in warm weather, offering a bold choice for enthusiasts who want to skip clean designer scents in favor of a sweet, weed-like green complexity.

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By Llermo by Blackoud combines tart rhubarb, dark roasted coffee, and juicy mango over a warm resinous backdrop. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and citrus mandarin, grounded immediately by a bitter espresso accord and crushed cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, thick mango and spicy ginger …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Narcos'is or By Llermo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Narcos'is is rated 3.69/5 from 2,143 votes; By Llermo is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Narcos'is for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose By Llermo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcos'is or By Llermo?

By Llermo lasts longest (By Llermo 92/100, Narcos'is 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcos'is or By Llermo?

Narcos'is projects furthest (Narcos'is 70/100, By Llermo 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcos'is and By Llermo smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Cardamom, Coffee and Mango.

Is Narcos'is or By Llermo better for summer or winter?

By Llermo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcos'is and By Llermo?

Narcos'is has top notes of Rhubarb, Cardamom, Coffee and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mango, Ginger and Amber, a base of Vetiver, Peach and Ambergris. By Llermo has top notes of Rhubarb, Coffee, Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Mango, Amber and Ginger, a base of Peach, Ambergris and Vetiver.