Ernest DaltroffThe nose · 26 fragrances · also made Nuit de Noel Extrait de Parfum (1922)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Caron · Sold as feminine
Narcisse Blanc
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the air is filled with subtle hints of citrus and powdery florals.
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Narcisse BlancPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessGlow · Jennifer LopezBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
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HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1923 by Ernest Daltroff for Caron, Narcisse Blanc is a Floral fragrance that epitomizes the elegance and refinement of early 20th-century French perfumery. The composition opens with bright citrus notes — orange blossom and neroli — creating an immediate sense of freshness and clarity. This light-hearted beginning gives way to a heart of jasmine and tincture of rose, which adds depth and complexity without overpowering the initial brightness. As it settles into its base, Narcisse Blanc reveals powdery, woody, and musky accords that create a warm, enveloping embrace.
Narcisse Blanc has a relatively short sillage but long-lasting notes, so apply it close to your pulse points for best effect. It reads better as a close-to-skin scent rather than one that fills a room, making it perfect for daytime wear where its powdery warmth can be appreciated without being overwhelming.
Fig. 01 — Narcisse Blanc, Caron
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Ernest Daltroff
The founder who built Caron on memoryErnest Daltroff was a French perfumer born in 1867 who founded Parfums Caron in 1904, after a childhood fascination sparked by his mother's habit of dabbing perfume behind his ears at bedtime.
The Narcisse Blanc line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Caron
More from the house · founded 1904 · France
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The originalNarcisse BlancCaron · Premium · $100–250Jennifer Lopez · 2002GlowShares 6 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 3.63 (5,900)
With Caron Bellodgia Extrait
Adds warm spicy, violet and vanilla; shares jasmine and musk and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 16%.