Eau de Parfum1911
Narcisse Noir (1911)
Ernest DaltroffThe nose · 26 fragrances · also made Nuit de Noel Extrait de Parfum (1922)Portrait →

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Caron  ·  Sold as feminine

Narcisse Noir (1911)

The quiet confidence of a woman stepping into her day, where the scent of delicate florals and warm woods follows her every move.

4.16778 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
white floralcitruswoodyyellow floralaromaticgreen
Narcisse Noir (1911)Premium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting55% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak10%
Moderate29%
Long lasting40%
Eternal15%
SillageModerate46% say strong or enormous
Intimate14%
Moderate40%
Strong26%
Enormous20%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Masculine2%
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Unisex24%
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Feminine74%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Narcisse Noir (1911) by Caron, created by Ernest Daltroff, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that embodies the elegance and innovation of early 20th-century French perfumery. The composition opens with a bright citrus note from African Orange Flower and orange, followed by the warmth of jasmine and tincture of rose, which create a lush floral heart. The woody base notes of sandalwood, musk, and vetiver add depth and earthiness to the fragrance, grounding its sweet and aromatic elements.

How to wear it

Two sprays to each wrist is sufficient — the citrus top notes are vibrant but fleeting. The fragrance develops best close to the skin, so avoid heavy application if you prefer it subtle. It's ideal for cooler weather when the woody base notes can fully unfold.

Fig. 01 — Narcisse Noir (1911), Caron

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Ernest Daltroff portrait
03 · The nose

Ernest Daltroff

The founder who built Caron on memory

Ernest 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.

26fragrances
1867born
Frenchnationality

The Narcisse Noir line

3 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Caron

More from the house · founded 1904 · France

Narcisse Noir (1911)Monsieur 2
Try it layered

With Givenchy Monsieur 2

Adds warm spicy, fresh spicy and balsamic; shares sandalwood.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.16/ 5 · 778 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 14%.

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