Fragrance comparison

Amelia vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,286 ratings analysed

Amelia

Grossmith

4.27131 votes

Rank #15,578 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,878 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amelia
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Amelia3/7

Petale Noir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Amelia
Community sentiment: Amelia
Longevity: Petale Noir
Sillage & projection: Petale Noir
Value for money: Petale Noir
Versatility: Amelia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petale Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeliaGrossmith

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 43%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerAmeliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerAmeliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

woody77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NeroliOsmanthus

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePeonyJasmineAmber

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverCashmere MuskPatchouliSandalwood

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Osmanthus, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Amelia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall41

Winter27

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmeliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex30

Women67

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,578

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amelia by Grossmith is a bright floral chypre built around classic garden flowers and a soft, clean base. It opens with sunny neroli and velvety osmanthus, offering a crisp floral introduction that feels fresh rather than sharp. The core reveals a lush bouquet of rose, peony, and jasmine, rounded out by a warm touch o…

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Petale Noir is a green floral with a darker edge, opening in wet petals, cut stems, and airy white flowers before leather, moss, tobacco leaf, and soft woods start to show. It often feels more strange and seductive than truly black, which makes it a strong pick for anyone who likes vintage-leaning florals with texture…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amelia or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Amelia is rated 4.27/5 from 131 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Amelia for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amelia or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Amelia 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amelia or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Amelia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amelia and Petale Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Osmanthus, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Amelia or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amelia is the stronger pick. For winter, Petale Noir is the stronger pick. Amelia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amelia and Petale Noir?

Amelia has top notes of Neroli and Osmanthus, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Jasmine and Amber, a base of Vetiver, Cashmere Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Petale Noir has top notes of Magnolia, Hyacinth, Violet Leaf and Lotus, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco Leaf and Patchouli.