Aqua Notte vs Petale Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aqua Notte takes 3 of 5 categories.
Aqua NotteChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale NoirChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aqua Notte3/5
Petale Noir2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Aqua Notte
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aqua Notte
- Sillage & projection
- Aqua Notte
- Value for money
- Petale Noir
- 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
Aqua NotteRegalienPetale NoirAgent ProvocateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%
3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
Category winnerAqua NotteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
15%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
20 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
Category winners
LongevityAqua Notte
SillageAqua Notte
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPetale NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
marine61%
floral100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSea NotesNeroli
Heart
Orange BlossomYlang-YlangOrris Root
Base
VetiverOakmossCedarPatchouli
Top
MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus
Base
LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall90
Winter60
Day100
Night70
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,451
PerfumerCara Sylvain
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#1,952
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews153
Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAqua Notte by Regalien is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Aqua Notte was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Cara Sylvain. Top notes are Bergamot, Sea Notes and Neroli; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root; base notes are Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Patchouli. It opens with B…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Aqua Notte or Petale Noir?
Aqua Notte takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqua Notte is rated 4.30/5 from 20 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Aqua Notte for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Aqua Notte or Petale Noir?
Aqua Notte lasts longest (Aqua Notte 84/100, Petale Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aqua Notte or Petale Noir?
Aqua Notte projects furthest (Aqua Notte 75/100, Petale Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aqua Notte and Petale Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root.
Is Aqua Notte or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?
Aqua Notte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aqua Notte and Petale Noir?
Aqua Notte has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.
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