Fragrance comparison

Cèrere vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,209 ratings analysed

Cèrere

Profumi Di Polignano

3.6154 votes

Rank #34,428 NuttyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,915 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cèrere
Choose it for a nutty and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Cèrere1/7

Petale Noir6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CèrereProfumi Di Polignano

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

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

30%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

54 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerPetale NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeanutCinnamonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

CerealsAlmondHeliotropeMagnolia

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverPatchouliAmber

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Cèrere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer32

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCèrereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex59

Women41

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,428

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cèrere by Profumi Di Polignano is a distinctive unisex fragrance that leans heavily into nutty, sweet, and powdery accords. Created by perfumer Arturetto Landi and released in 2018, it opens with an unusual clash of roasted peanut, warm cinnamon, bright bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The heart shifts toward brea…

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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, Cèrere or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Cèrere is rated 3.61/5 from 54 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Cèrere for a nutty and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cèrere or Petale Noir?

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

Which projects more, Cèrere or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Cèrere 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cèrere and Petale Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Magnolia.

Is Cèrere or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cèrere is the stronger pick. For winter, Cèrere is the stronger pick. Cèrere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cèrere and Petale Noir?

Cèrere has top notes of Peanut, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cereals, Almond, Heliotrope and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, 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.