Fragrance comparison

Blue Desert vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,175 ratings analysed

Blue Desert

Majouri

3.7020 votes

Rank #62,565 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,920 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 5 categories.

Blue Desert
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Blue Desert0/5

Petale Noir5/5

Ratings & consensus: Petale Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Petale Noir
Sillage & projection: Petale Noir
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

Blue DesertMajouri

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 52%Had 11%Want 37%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerPetale NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

45%Like

20%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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ 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

citrus100%

woody91%

fruity83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangePineapple

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliOrris RootCypress

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Blue Desert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall56

Winter38

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,565

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Desert by Majouri opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and juicy pineapple. As the bright fruitiness softens, the fragrance introduces a green and aromatic middle layer of cypress, neroli, and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth, warm finish led by sandalwood, guaiac wood, and res…

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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, Blue Desert or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 5 categories. Blue Desert is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Blue Desert for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Desert or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Blue Desert 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Desert or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Blue Desert 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Desert and Petale Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Orris Root.

Is Blue Desert or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

Blue Desert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Desert and Petale Noir?

Blue Desert has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Orris Root and Cypress, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. 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.