Fragrance comparison

Belem vs Perle Rare Black Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

5 wins

Belem

Clandestine Laboratories

3.9625 votes

Rank #24,256 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #19,638 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belem takes 5 of 8 categories.

Belem
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Perle Rare Black Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belem5/8

Perle Rare Black Edition3/8

Ratings & consensus: Belem
Community sentiment: Belem
Longevity: Belem
Sillage & projection: Perle Rare Black Edition
Value for money: Belem
Versatility: Perle Rare Black Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Belem
Fragranxe ranking: Perle Rare Black Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BelemClandestine Laboratories

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

Category winnerBelemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

26%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerBelemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBelem

SillagePerle Rare Black Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value54

Category winnerBelemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

marine65%

soft spicy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeSea waterPink PepperLemongrassBay LeafGuaiac WoodCitrusesBergamotBasilClovesJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

AppleLimeBasilBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Juniper BerriesLavenderSea Notes

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanOakmossGuaiac Wood

Category winnerBelemLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter12

Day100

Night81

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,256

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belem by Clandestine Laboratories brings together tart lime, aromatic bay leaf, and salty sea water over a steady base of cedar and resins. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and pink pepper, giving the initial spray a bright and peppery kick. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal basil, lemongrass, and warm …

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Perle Rare Black Edition by Panouge delivers a crisp aromatic profile anchored by tart green apple, zesty lime, and crushed bay leaf. A brisk splash of sea notes and clean lavender fills the heart, keeping the blend energetic and noticeably fresh. As the fragrance settles, dry guaiac wood and earthy oakmoss emerge alo…

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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, Belem or Perle Rare Black Edition?

Belem takes 5 of 8 categories. Belem is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes; Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes. Choose Belem for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belem or Perle Rare Black Edition?

Belem lasts longest (Belem 73/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belem or Perle Rare Black Edition?

Perle Rare Black Edition projects furthest (Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100, Belem 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belem and Perle Rare Black Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood and Basil.

Is Belem or Perle Rare Black Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Belem is the stronger pick. For winter, Belem is the stronger pick. Belem suits daytime wear; Perle Rare Black Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belem and Perle Rare Black Edition?

Belem features Lime, Sea water, Pink Pepper, Lemongrass and Bay Leaf. Perle Rare Black Edition has top notes of Apple, Lime, Basil and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.