La Rhapsodie Noire vs Pentimento
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Rhapsodie Noire takes 5 of 7 categories.
La Rhapsodie NoireChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
PentimentoChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
La Rhapsodie Noire5/7
Pentimento2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- La Rhapsodie Noire
- Community sentiment
- La Rhapsodie Noire
- Longevity
- La Rhapsodie Noire
- Sillage & projection
- La Rhapsodie Noire
- Value for money
- Pentimento
- Versatility
- Pentimento
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Rhapsodie Noire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La Rhapsodie NoireParfums DusitaPentimentoJorum StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 491 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerLa Rhapsodie NoireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
33%Like
19%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
491 votes
35%Love
36%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
190 votes
Category winnerLa Rhapsodie NoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Rhapsodie Noire
SillageLa Rhapsodie Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPentimentoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
lavender61%
sweet100%
woody91%
nutty83%
vanilla74%
white floral65%
rum56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LavenderSageBroomMimosaJasmine Sambac
Heart2-4 hrs
CoffeeTobaccoRum
Base6-10 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaOakVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodOakmoss
Top
HazelnutTiare FlowerOrchidBroom
Heart
Carob treeTobacco Blossom
Base
VanillaTonka BeanRum
InformationalShared notesBroom, Rum, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Durations are only published for La Rhapsodie Noire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day81
Night100
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPentimentoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,516
PerfumerPissara Umavijani
Launched—
Reviews65
Overall rank#31,777
PerfumerEuan McCall
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa Rhapsodie NoireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa Rhapsodie Noire by Parfums Dusita reimagines the classic aromatic fougère through an evening lens of roasted coffee, sweet rum, and golden tonka bean. The scent opens with a brisk shower of French lavender and herbal sage. It quickly softens into dark roasted espresso and fragrant tobacco leaf. Give it time. As th…
Reviews →Pentimento by Jorum Studio presents a dense, hazelnut-forward gourmand experience that steers clear of standard sugary syrup. A dry carob note provides a cocoa-like dustiness, while tobacco blossom and rum steer the base into warm, adult territory. It behaves best on skin in crisp autumn weather, appealing to those wh…
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, La Rhapsodie Noire or Pentimento?
La Rhapsodie Noire takes 5 of 7 categories. La Rhapsodie Noire is rated 3.95/5 from 491 votes; Pentimento is rated 3.91/5 from 190 votes. Choose La Rhapsodie Noire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pentimento for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, La Rhapsodie Noire or Pentimento?
They last about the same: La Rhapsodie Noire 69/100, Pentimento 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, La Rhapsodie Noire or Pentimento?
La Rhapsodie Noire projects furthest (La Rhapsodie Noire 54/100, Pentimento 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Rhapsodie Noire and Pentimento smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Broom, Rum, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
Is La Rhapsodie Noire or Pentimento better for summer or winter?
For summer, La Rhapsodie Noire is the stronger pick. For winter, La Rhapsodie Noire is the stronger pick. La Rhapsodie Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Rhapsodie Noire and Pentimento?
La Rhapsodie Noire has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Broom and Mimosa, heart notes of Coffee, Tobacco and Rum, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Oak and Vetiver. Pentimento has top notes of Hazelnut, Tiare Flower, Orchid and Broom, heart notes of Carob tree and Tobacco Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum.
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