Fragrance comparison

Narcos'is vs Verita

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,161 ratings analysed

Narcos'is

Vertus

3.692,143 votes

Rank #5,198 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Verita

Areej

4.5018 votes

Rank #40,329 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verita takes 4 of 5 categories.

Narcos'is
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Verita
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Narcos'is1/5

Verita4/5

Ratings & consensus: Verita
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Verita
Sillage & projection: Verita
Value for money: Verita
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

VeritaAreej

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 2,143 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerVeritaRating 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

83%Love

6%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVerita

SillageVerita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVeritaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

tropical69%

amber61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match82%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

CardamomMandarinRhubarbCoffee

Heart

GingerAmberMango

Base

VetiverPeach

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–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex61

Women29

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#40,329

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.

Reviews →

Verita by Areej opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and juicy mandarin before grounding itself in dark roasted coffee and green cardamom. The initial tartness quickly shifts as tropical mango and spicy ginger enter the mid phase, giving the blend a warm fruity texture that stays vibrant on skin. As the scent settles,…

Reviews →

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 Verita?

Verita takes 4 of 5 categories. Narcos'is is rated 3.69/5 from 2,143 votes; Verita is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes. Choose Narcos'is for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Verita for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narcos'is or Verita?

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

Which projects more, Narcos'is or Verita?

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

Do Narcos'is and Verita smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Cardamom, Coffee and Mango.

Is Narcos'is or Verita better for summer or winter?

Verita suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcos'is and Verita?

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. Verita has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Rhubarb and Coffee, heart notes of Ginger, Amber and Mango, a base of Vetiver and Peach.