Fragrance comparison

Pause vs White Narcisse

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Pause

Abel

3.5737 votes

Rank #17,939 Yellow FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

White Narcisse

Nest

4.0027 votes

Rank #20,374 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Narcisse takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pause
Choose it for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Narcisse
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pause2/7

White Narcisse5/7

Ratings & consensus: White Narcisse
Community sentiment: White Narcisse
Longevity: White Narcisse
Sillage & projection: White Narcisse
Value for money: White Narcisse
Versatility: Pause
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pause

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PauseAbel

White NarcisseNest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 74%

Category winnerWhite NarcisseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

26%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerWhite NarcisseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWhite Narcisse

SillageWhite Narcisse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value63

Category winnerWhite NarcisseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

green90%

herbal80%

powdery70%

floral60%

fresh spicy50%

yellow floral100%

white floral88%

green77%

powdery65%

woody53%

floral42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both yellow floral, green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NarcissusMimosaHayViolet Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

NarcissusMimosaMimosa absoluteLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNarcissus and Mimosa. 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

Summer70

Fall90

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerPauseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,939

PerfumerFanny Grau

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#20,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPauseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pause by Abel wears like a close, comforting floral field scent rather than a big “perfume” moment. Most people describe warm hay up front with unsweet mimosa and a soft green, slightly powdery haze that stays intimate on skin. It is soothing and bedtime-friendly, but it can feel fleeting, many find they need generous…

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White Narcisse leans green, airy and gently powdery rather than lush or indolic. Reviews describe a fresh narcissus and mimosa opening, with lily of the valley adding a dewy brightness and sandalwood keeping the dry-down soft, dry and slightly creamy. It suits someone who wants a spring floral that feels natural, ligh…

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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, Pause or White Narcisse?

White Narcisse takes 5 of 7 categories. Pause is rated 3.57/5 from 37 votes; White Narcisse is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Pause for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Narcisse for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pause or White Narcisse?

White Narcisse lasts longest (White Narcisse 62/100, Pause 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pause or White Narcisse?

White Narcisse projects furthest (White Narcisse 60/100, Pause 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pause and White Narcisse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Narcissus and Mimosa.

Is Pause or White Narcisse better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Narcisse is the stronger pick. For winter, Pause is the stronger pick. Pause suits daytime wear; White Narcisse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.