For Walks vs Petale Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.
For WalksChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale NoirChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
For Walks2/7
Petale Noir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Petale Noir
- Community sentiment
- For Walks
- Longevity
- Petale Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Petale Noir
- Value for money
- Petale Noir
- Versatility
- For Walks
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Petale Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
For WalksBlockiPetale NoirAgent ProvocateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
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 hate38%Love
29%Like
17%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
69 votes
25%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
1,058 votes
Category winnerFor WalksMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPetale Noir
SillagePetale Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPetale NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
floral84%
violet77%
aromatic69%
green61%
floral100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintFirViolet Leaf
Heart
VioletBoronia
Base
Orris RootSandalwoodVetiverCedar
Top
MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus
Base
LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Orris Root and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer30
Fall44
Winter22
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFor WalksMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,807
PerfumerKevin Verspoor
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#1,953
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews153
Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFor Walks by Blocki opens with crisp mint and resinous fir needles before softening into a powdery heart of violet and boronia. Orris root and cedar ground the dry down with a subtle, woody earthiness. It suits quiet spring mornings and cool forest walks when you want an intimate, nature-focused scent that stays close…
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, For Walks or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. For Walks is rated 3.84/5 from 69 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose For Walks for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, For Walks or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, For Walks 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, For Walks or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, For Walks 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do For Walks and Petale Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and green accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Orris Root and Vetiver.
Is For Walks or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, For Walks is the stronger pick. For winter, Petale Noir is the stronger pick. For Walks suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in For Walks and Petale Noir?
For Walks has top notes of Mint, Fir and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Violet and Boronia, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. 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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