Fragrance comparison

Narkao vs 104

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

Narkao

Royal Crown

4.4416 votes

Rank #43,356 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

104

ScentBar

4.2313 votes

Rank #48,721 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narkao takes 2 of 4 categories.

Narkao
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
104
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narkao2/4

1041/4

Ratings & consensus: Narkao
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 104
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narkao

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarkaoRoyal Crown

104ScentBar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 13%Had 15%Want 72%

Category winnerNarkaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

38%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity104

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

powdery84%

floral77%

almond69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

balsamic48%

powdery30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black TeaHeliotropeAlmondCinnamon

Heart3-5 hrs

VanillaBenzoinPeach BlossomApricot

Base8-12+ hrs

AmbergrisCastoreumWhite Musk

Top

Bergamot

Heart

LabdanumelemiHeliotropeIncenseGeranium

Base

BenzoinAmbergrisVanillaCinnamonPatchouliWhite MuskMusk

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Narkao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,356

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,721

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarkaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Crown Narkao is an opulent, warm gourmand perfume that wraps steeped black tea, nutty almond, and spicy cinnamon in a thick cloud of Madagascar vanilla and golden resins. Created by perfumer Antonio Visconti, this scent transitions from a brisk herbal-spiced opening into a smooth, comforting base of benzoin, amb…

Reviews →

104 by ScentBar presents a warm, amber-led profile that balances spicy cinnamon against a grounding base of patchouli and vanilla. This composition moves from a sharp bergamot opening into a resinous heart of labdanum and incense. It functions well as an accessible daily scent for those who prefer modern, assertive pr…

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, Narkao or 104?

Narkao takes 2 of 4 categories. Narkao is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes; 104 is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Narkao for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 104 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narkao or 104?

104 lasts longest (104 90/100, Narkao 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narkao or 104?

Projection is very close: Narkao 78/100, 104 78/100 for sillage.

Do Narkao and 104 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Narkao or 104 better for summer or winter?

Narkao suits daytime wear; 104 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narkao and 104?

Narkao has top notes of Black Tea, Heliotrope, Almond and Cinnamon, heart notes of Vanilla, Benzoin, Peach Blossom and Apricot, a base of Ambergris, Castoreum and White Musk. 104 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, elemi, Heliotrope and Incense, a base of Benzoin, Ambergris, Vanilla and Cinnamon.