Fragrance comparison

Green vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,327 ratings analysed

Green

Puma

3.85172 votes

Rank #16,344 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,724 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Green
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Green3/7

Petale Noir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Green
Community sentiment: Green
Longevity: Petale Noir
Sillage & projection: Petale Noir
Value for money: Green
Versatility: Petale Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petale Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreenPuma

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 30%Had 47%Want 22%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerGreenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

70%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

172 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerGreenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value66

Category winnerGreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

ozonic77%

woody69%

citrus61%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesBergamot

Heart1-3 hrs

Water NotesViolet LeafLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base3-5 hrs

CedarVanillaMuskBenzoin

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Green, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPetale NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex33

Women10

Casual 51%Work 32%Date 9%Party 7%

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#1,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Green opens with a splash of brisk bergamot, crushed grass, and crisp aquatic accords that wake you right up. You immediately notice the dewy violet leaf and soft lavender working together to keep the heart crisp, clean, and completely breezy. A quiet base of cedar wood, airy white musk, and a subtle touch of van…

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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, Green or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Green is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Green for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Green or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Green 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Green or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Green 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Green and Petale Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Green or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Green is the stronger pick. For winter, Petale Noir is the stronger pick. Green suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Green and Petale Noir?

Green has top notes of Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin. 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.