Fragrance comparison

Hope vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,240 ratings analysed

Hope

Orlov Paris

3.3285 votes

Rank #16,987 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,953 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Hope2/7

Petale Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HopeOrlov Paris

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 49%Had 24%Want 28%

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

21%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

6%Hate

62 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerPetale NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHope

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

fruity100%

floral92%

woody84%

musky77%

rose69%

powdery61%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

PeachOsmanthusRose

Base

MuskPatchouliCedar

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall48

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHopeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,987

PerfumerAmelie Jacquin

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#1,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hope by Orlov Paris is a peachy floral musk with a bright, fruity opening and a soft woody base. Reviews point to ripe peach, osmanthus, rose and musk, with some wearers also noticing a creamy or slightly herbal fennel-like twist. It reads clearly feminine, polished and noticeable. Sample first if you dislike sweet f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hope or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Hope is rated 3.32/5 from 85 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Hope for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hope or Petale Noir?

They last about the same: Hope 72/100, Petale Noir 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hope or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Hope 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hope and Petale Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Rose.

Is Hope or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hope and Petale Noir?

Hope has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peach, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli 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.