Fragrance comparison

Emeraldaire vs 14 Noontide Petals

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 391 ratings analysed

Emeraldaire

MAC

4.673 votes

Rank #38,321 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

14 Noontide Petals

Tauer Perfumes

4.04388 votes

Rank #4,149 AldehydicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

14 Noontide Petals takes 4 of 4 categories.

Emeraldaire
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
14 Noontide Petals
Choose it for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Emeraldaire0/4

14 Noontide Petals4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 14 Noontide Petals
Sillage & projection: 14 Noontide Petals
Value for money: 14 Noontide Petals
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 14 Noontide Petals

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmeraldaireMAC

14 Noontide PetalsTauer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 27%Want 73%

4.04/ 5 · 388 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

388 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity14 Noontide Petals

Sillage14 Noontide Petals

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winner14 Noontide PetalsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

yellow floral61%

aldehydic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lantana leavesEarthy NotesFernIvy

Heart

Ylang YlangTuberose

Base

PatchouliOlibanumWoodsy Notes

Top

AldehydesBergamotBourbon Geranium

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

OlibanumIrisVanillaVetiverSandalwoodStyraxPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Patchouli and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men13

Unisex60

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,149

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winner14 Noontide PetalsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAC Emeraldaire opens with sharp lantana leaves, wet fern fronds, and crisp ivy over a soil-like earthy base. Mid notes of tuberose and ylang ylang add a touch of waxy creaminess before patchouli and smoky olibanum anchor the dry-down. It delivers an unusual botanical experience for crisp spring daytime wear.

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14 Noontide Petals by Tauer Perfumes pairs bright aldehydes with sunny ylang-ylang and grounding frankincense. It opens with fizz and citrus before developing into a rich bed of rose, patchouli, and sandalwood. Wear it on crisp spring mornings when you want a vintage floral profile with modern resinous weight.

Reviews →

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, Emeraldaire or 14 Noontide Petals?

14 Noontide Petals takes 4 of 4 categories. Emeraldaire is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; 14 Noontide Petals is rated 4.04/5 from 388 votes. Choose Emeraldaire for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 14 Noontide Petals for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Emeraldaire or 14 Noontide Petals?

14 Noontide Petals lasts longest (14 Noontide Petals 77/100, Emeraldaire 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emeraldaire or 14 Noontide Petals?

14 Noontide Petals projects furthest (14 Noontide Petals 69/100, Emeraldaire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emeraldaire and 14 Noontide Petals smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is Emeraldaire or 14 Noontide Petals better for summer or winter?

Emeraldaire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emeraldaire and 14 Noontide Petals?

Emeraldaire has top notes of Lantana leaves, Earthy Notes, Fern and Ivy, heart notes of Ylang Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum and Woodsy Notes. 14 Noontide Petals has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Bourbon Geranium, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Olibanum, Iris, Vanilla and Vetiver.