Fragrance comparison

Eclats de Patchouli vs Black Pearl

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eclats de Patchouli

Korloff Paris

4.4416 votes

Rank #42,604 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #49,845 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eclats de Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Eclats de Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Eclats de Patchouli4/4

Black Pearl0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eclats de Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Eclats de Patchouli
Value for money: Eclats de Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eclats de Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eclats de PatchouliKorloff Paris

Black PearlKenooz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEclats de Patchouli

SillageEclats de Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value38

Category winnerEclats de PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

patchouli77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang YlangBlack PepperCinnamonSaffron

Heart

PatchouliAmberPlumJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodMuskCedarwood

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cinnamon, Saffron and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex42

Women8

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,604

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEclats de PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eclats de Patchouli by Korloff Paris blends exotic spice with deep, earthy resin. It opens with ylang-ylang and sharp black pepper, settling into a heart of patchouli and plum. This chypre fragrance is ideal for formal evening events during the autumn months, offering a sophisticated and assertive presence on the skin…

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Black Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…

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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, Eclats de Patchouli or Black Pearl?

Eclats de Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories. Eclats de Patchouli is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes; Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eclats de Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eclats de Patchouli or Black Pearl?

Eclats de Patchouli lasts longest (Eclats de Patchouli 75/100, Black Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eclats de Patchouli or Black Pearl?

Eclats de Patchouli projects furthest (Eclats de Patchouli 69/100, Black Pearl 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eclats de Patchouli and Black Pearl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Saffron and Jasmine.

Is Eclats de Patchouli or Black Pearl better for summer or winter?

Eclats de Patchouli suits evening wear; Black Pearl suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eclats de Patchouli and Black Pearl?

Eclats de Patchouli has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber, Plum and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedarwood. Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood.