Fragrance comparison

Muguet du Bonheur vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,386 ratings analysed

Muguet du Bonheur

Caron

3.97231 votes

Rank #11,230 White FloralFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,712 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Muguet du Bonheur3/7

Petale Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Muguet du BonheurCaron

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerMuguet du BonheurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerMuguet du BonheurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral88%

fresh77%

citrus65%

green53%

powdery42%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacMagnoliaJasmineTincture of Rose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskHeliotropeSandalwood

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Neroli, Bergamot and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Muguet du Bonheur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMuguet du BonheurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,230

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#1,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Muguet du Bonheur delivers a crisp, garden-fresh interpretation of spring florals centered on freshly bloomed lily of the valley. A sharp opening splash of bergamot and neroli cuts through the air before settling into soft lilac, sweet orange blossom, and dewy jasmine petals. It feels clean, bright, and distinct…

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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, Muguet du Bonheur or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Muguet du Bonheur is rated 3.97/5 from 231 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Muguet du Bonheur for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Muguet du Bonheur or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Muguet du Bonheur 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muguet du Bonheur or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Muguet du Bonheur 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Muguet du Bonheur and Petale Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli, Bergamot and Magnolia.

Is Muguet du Bonheur or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Muguet du Bonheur and Petale Noir?

Muguet du Bonheur has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Magnolia, Jasmine and Tincture of Rose, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and Sandalwood. 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.