Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,215 ratings analysed

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,917 AmberWhite Floral

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.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Aromatics in Black3/7

Petale Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerAromatics in BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,060 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerAromatics in BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Plum TreePink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineOsmanthusNeroli

Base4 to 7 hours

MyrhhTonka BeanVetiver

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Neroli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Aromatics in Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day81

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics in BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics in Black by Clinique is an amber floral eau de parfum built around a resinous base and lush white florals. The scent opens with bright pink grapefruit, tart bergamot, and a dark plum tree accord that feels juicy rather than syrupy. As the citrus settles, creamy jasmine, osmanthus, and crisp neroli form a vel…

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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, Aromatics in Black or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening 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, Aromatics in Black or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Aromatics in Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Aromatics in Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in Black and Petale Noir smell similar?

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

Is Aromatics in Black or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aromatics in Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics in Black is the stronger pick. Aromatics in Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Petale Noir?

Aromatics in Black has top notes of Plum Tree, Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli, a base of Myrhh, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. 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.