Fragrance comparison

Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur vs Perle Rare Homme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur

Bourjois

4.0013 votes

Rank #35,115 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Perle Rare Homme

Panouge

3.8249 votes

Rank #24,537 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perle Rare Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Perle Rare Homme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur2/5

Perle Rare Homme3/5

Ratings & consensus: Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Perle Rare Homme
Sillage & projection: Perle Rare Homme
Value for money: Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perle Rare Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clin d'Oeil Porte BonheurBourjois

Perle Rare HommePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 23%Had 28%Want 49%

3.82/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

Category winnerClin d'Oeil Porte BonheurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

31%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare Homme

SillagePerle Rare Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerClin d'Oeil Porte BonheurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeKumquat

Heart

JasminePassionfruitPineapple

Base

MuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

KumquatBergamotPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

Green TeaRose

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskCrystal Amber

InformationalShared notesKumquat, Pineapple and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night8

Spring100

Summer96

Fall54

Winter11

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men59

Unisex38

Women3

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPerle Rare HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourjois released Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur in 2009 as a bright floral fruity fragrance for warm summer days. The scent opens with sharp Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and juicy kumquat before softening into passionfruit, pineapple, and jasmine. White musk and cedar anchor the base, keeping the fruit notes clean rathe…

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Panouge Perle Rare Homme brings a crisp, refreshing start built around tart kumquat, sparkling bergamot, and ripe pineapple. The opening feels energetic and bright without turning overly sweet. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as earthy green tea and dewy rose take over the midsection of the fragrance. …

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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, Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur or Perle Rare Homme?

Perle Rare Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; Perle Rare Homme is rated 3.82/5 from 49 votes. Choose Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Perle Rare Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur or Perle Rare Homme?

Perle Rare Homme lasts longest (Perle Rare Homme 65/100, Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur or Perle Rare Homme?

Perle Rare Homme projects furthest (Perle Rare Homme 63/100, Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur and Perle Rare Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Kumquat, Pineapple and Sandalwood.

Is Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur or Perle Rare Homme better for summer or winter?

Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur suits daytime wear; Perle Rare Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur and Perle Rare Homme?

Clin d'Oeil Porte Bonheur has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Kumquat, heart notes of Jasmine, Passionfruit and Pineapple, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Perle Rare Homme has top notes of Kumquat, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Green Tea and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Crystal Amber.