Fragrance comparison

Moccus vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,195 ratings analysed

5 wins

Moccus

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1240 votes

Rank #15,565 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,953 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moccus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Moccus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Moccus5/7

Petale Noir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoccusBoadicea the Victorious

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerMoccusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerMoccusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMoccus

SillageMoccus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesBlack PepperLavender

Heart

Orris RootCashmeranLabdanumViolet Leaf

Base

LeatherPatchouliCaramelBenzoinVanillaTonka Bean

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Violet Leaf, Leather and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMoccusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex41

Women18

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,565

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moccus opens with crisp juniper berries and sharp black pepper, cutting through a dense backdrop of lavender and dark leather. As it settles on skin, earthy orris root and labdanum emerge, creating a dry, resinous heart with subtle violet leaf facets. The base turns rich and warm as sweet caramel, vanilla, and benzoin…

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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, Moccus or Petale Noir?

Moccus takes 5 of 7 categories. Moccus is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Moccus for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Moccus or Petale Noir?

Moccus lasts longest (Moccus 77/100, Petale Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moccus or Petale Noir?

Moccus projects furthest (Moccus 73/100, Petale Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moccus and Petale Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Violet Leaf, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Moccus or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Moccus is the stronger pick. For winter, Moccus is the stronger pick. Moccus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moccus and Petale Noir?

Moccus has top notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Orris Root, Cashmeran, Labdanum and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Caramel 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.