Fragrance comparison

H2Eau Amber Cashmere vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,195 ratings analysed

H2Eau Amber Cashmere

Clean

3.8840 votes

Rank #56,042 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,854 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

H2Eau Amber Cashmere
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

H2Eau Amber Cashmere2/7

Petale Noir5/7

Ratings & consensus: Petale Noir
Community sentiment: H2Eau Amber Cashmere
Longevity: Petale Noir
Sillage & projection: Petale Noir
Value for money: Petale Noir
Versatility: H2Eau Amber Cashmere
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petale Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H2Eau Amber CashmereClean

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 36%Had 6%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 hate

35%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerH2Eau Amber CashmereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus91%

powdery83%

smoky74%

vanilla65%

herbal56%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Rooibos TeaBergamotNeroli

Heart1 to 3 hours

HeliotropeMagnoliaDaisy

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberMuskVanilla

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Heliotrope and Magnolia. Durations are only published for H2Eau Amber Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall73

Winter47

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerH2Eau Amber CashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H2Eau Amber Cashmere by Clean offers a soft, comforting take on a modern floral and amber fragrance. The scent opens with a refreshing splash of bergamot, neroli, and an earthy rooibos tea note that gives the introduction a gentle herbal warmth. As it settles, breezy daisy and creamy magnolia join sweet heliotrope to …

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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, H2Eau Amber Cashmere or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. H2Eau Amber Cashmere is rated 3.88/5 from 40 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose H2Eau Amber Cashmere for a floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, 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, H2Eau Amber Cashmere or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, H2Eau Amber Cashmere 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H2Eau Amber Cashmere or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, H2Eau Amber Cashmere 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H2Eau Amber Cashmere and Petale Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Heliotrope and Magnolia.

Is H2Eau Amber Cashmere or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, H2Eau Amber Cashmere is the stronger pick. For winter, Petale Noir is the stronger pick. H2Eau Amber Cashmere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H2Eau Amber Cashmere and Petale Noir?

H2Eau Amber Cashmere has top notes of Rooibos Tea, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Heliotrope, Magnolia and Daisy, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla. 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.