Fragrance comparison

Antares vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,158 ratings analysed

3 wins

Antares

Maori Collection

4.673 votes

Rank #43,376 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,878 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antares takes 3 of 4 categories.

Antares
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Antares3/4

Petale Noir1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaresMaori Collection

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAntares

SillageAntares

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value66

Category winnerAntaresBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

leather48%

animalic30%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Violet LeafPetitgrainBergamotLavenderSage

Heart3 to 5 hours

OakLabdanumMagnoliaJasmineBirch

Base6 to 8+ hours

LeatherOakmossAmberMusk

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Magnolia and Leather. Durations are only published for Antares, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Antares by Maori Collection is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that blends classic greenery with deep forest undertones. The opening brings a crisp splash of bergamot and bitter petitgrain, paired with cool violet leaf, clean lavender, and herbal sage. As the citrus brightness settles, the core reveals dry oak wood…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Antares or Petale Noir?

Antares takes 3 of 4 categories. Antares is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Antares for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Antares or Petale Noir?

Antares lasts longest (Antares 90/100, Petale Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antares or Petale Noir?

Antares projects furthest (Antares 88/100, Petale Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antares and Petale Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Magnolia and Leather.

Is Antares or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

Antares suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antares and Petale Noir?

Antares has top notes of Violet Leaf, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Oak, Labdanum, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Amber and Musk. 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.