Fragrance comparison

A Book Liason In Lisbon vs Perpetual Black Pearl

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

A Book Liason In Lisbon

Zara

3.81180 votes

Rank #12,084 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Perpetual Black Pearl

Jeanne Arthes

3.9732 votes

Rank #33,200 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perpetual Black Pearl takes 5 of 7 categories.

A Book Liason In Lisbon
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perpetual Black Pearl
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

A Book Liason In Lisbon2/7

Perpetual Black Pearl5/7

Ratings & consensus: Perpetual Black Pearl
Community sentiment: Perpetual Black Pearl
Longevity: Perpetual Black Pearl
Sillage & projection: Perpetual Black Pearl
Value for money: Perpetual Black Pearl
Versatility: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Book Liason In Lisbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Book Liason In LisbonZara

Perpetual Black PearlJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 45%

Category winnerPerpetual Black PearlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

55%Like

22%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

22%Love

56%Like

19%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerPerpetual Black PearlMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPerpetual Black Pearl

SillagePerpetual Black Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value80

Category winnerPerpetual Black PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli88%

sweet77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

fruity100%

sweet83%

musky65%

patchouli48%

powdery30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Plum

Heart

Strawberry

Base

Patchouli

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryRaspberryPearBergamotPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyJasmineOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskPatchouliAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPlum, Strawberry and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Perpetual Black Pearl, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall93

Winter51

Day100

Night25

Spring92

Summer100

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night40

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Casual 40%Work 26%Date 21%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,084

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#33,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara A Book Liason In Lisbon opens with a punch of juicy plum before settling into sweet strawberry and an earthy patchouli base. Composed by perfumer Ane Ayo, this fruity chypre delivers a bright profile tailored for casual spring mornings and crisp autumn afternoons. It offers an easy budget grab for anyone who enjo…

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Perpetual Black Pearl by Jeanne Arthes opens with an immediate burst of sweet ripe fruit, featuring crushed strawberry, tart raspberry, and juicy plum lifted by a squeeze of bergamot. As the initial sugary rush settles on skin, soft orange blossom and clean peony petals step forward to create an airy, floral heart. Th…

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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, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Perpetual Black Pearl?

Perpetual Black Pearl takes 5 of 7 categories. A Book Liason In Lisbon is rated 3.81/5 from 180 votes; Perpetual Black Pearl is rated 3.97/5 from 32 votes. Choose A Book Liason In Lisbon for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perpetual Black Pearl for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Perpetual Black Pearl?

They last about the same: Perpetual Black Pearl 55/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Perpetual Black Pearl?

Projection is very close: Perpetual Black Pearl 52/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 51/100 for sillage.

Do A Book Liason In Lisbon and Perpetual Black Pearl smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and patchouli accords. Common notes include Plum, Strawberry and Patchouli.

Is A Book Liason In Lisbon or Perpetual Black Pearl better for summer or winter?

For summer, Perpetual Black Pearl is the stronger pick. For winter, A Book Liason In Lisbon is the stronger pick. A Book Liason In Lisbon suits daytime wear; Perpetual Black Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Book Liason In Lisbon and Perpetual Black Pearl?

A Book Liason In Lisbon has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Strawberry, a base of Patchouli. Perpetual Black Pearl has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of White Musk, Patchouli and Ambroxan.