Fragrance comparison

Enfant Terrible vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,157 ratings analysed

Enfant Terrible

Clash

4.502 votes

Rank #57,566 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,867 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Enfant Terrible
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Enfant Terrible2/4

Petale Noir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Petale Noir
Sillage & projection: Enfant Terrible
Value for money: Enfant Terrible
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

Enfant TerribleClash

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillageEnfant Terrible

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value66

Category winnerEnfant TerribleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic92%

floral84%

amber77%

ozonic69%

powdery61%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NutmegAmberWater LilyLotus

Heart2 to 4 hours

Violet LeafCashmeranCedar

Base3 to 6 hours

Patchouli

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLotus, Violet Leaf and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Enfant Terrible, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enfant Terrible by Clash pairs fresh aquatic elements with warm woody depth. The opening introduces damp lotus and crisp water lily alongside spicy nutmeg, offering an airy yet prickly start. As the fragrance settles, violet leaf brings a slightly ozonic, green crispness while cedar and cashmeran build a smooth woody …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Enfant Terrible or Petale Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Enfant Terrible is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Enfant Terrible for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Enfant Terrible or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Enfant Terrible 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enfant Terrible or Petale Noir?

Enfant Terrible projects furthest (Enfant Terrible 75/100, Petale Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enfant Terrible and Petale Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lotus, Violet Leaf and Patchouli.

Is Enfant Terrible or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

Enfant Terrible suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enfant Terrible and Petale Noir?

Enfant Terrible has top notes of Nutmeg, Amber, Water Lily and Lotus, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cashmeran and Cedar, a base of Patchouli. 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.