Epic vs Petale Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Petale Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
EpicChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Petale NoirChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Epic1/4
Petale Noir3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Petale Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Epic
- Sillage & projection
- Petale Noir
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
EpicBlackglamaPetale NoirAgent ProvocateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%
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 hate30%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
20 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
Category winners
LongevityEpic
SillagePetale Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
fresh84%
powdery77%
fruity69%
earthy61%
floral100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SageApricotYlang-YlangBergamot
Heart
OsmanthusPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid
Base
OakmossSandalwoodAmberPatchouli
Top
MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus
Base
LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,292
PerfumerVincent Kuczinski
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#1,954
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews153
Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlackglama Epic hits the skin with a sharp, herbal pop of sage and tart apricot before settling into a warm floral heart of osmanthus, peony, and lily-of-the-valley. Created by perfumer Vincent Kuczinski in 2013, this oriental floral avoids modern sugary cliches by grounding its lush garden blossoms in an earthy base …
Reviews →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…
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, Epic or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Epic is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Epic for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Epic or Petale Noir?
They last about the same: Epic 72/100, Petale Noir 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Epic or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Epic 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Epic and Petale Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Epic or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?
Epic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epic and Petale Noir?
Epic has top notes of Sage, Apricot, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber and 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.
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