Natsumeku vs Petale Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
NatsumekuChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale NoirChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Natsumeku3/7
Petale Noir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Natsumeku
- Community sentiment
- Natsumeku
- Longevity
- Petale Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Petale Noir
- Value for money
- Petale Noir
- Versatility
- Natsumeku
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Petale Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NatsumekuPrissanaPetale NoirAgent ProvocateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%
3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
Category winnerNatsumekuRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
74 votes
25%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
1,058 votes
Category winnerNatsumekuMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPetale Noir
SillagePetale Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPetale NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
aromatic58%
green44%
mossy30%
floral100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
YuzuHinoki WoodNeroliOakmossCamphorBitter OrangeLavenderBergamotMandarin OrangeRose OilTangerineArtemisia
No top / heart / base split published
Top
MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus
Base
LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Oakmoss, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Natsumeku, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer97
Fall38
Winter14
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNatsumekuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,817
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#1,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews153
Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNatsumeku by Prissana opens with a tart, realistic burst of yuzu peel alongside bitter orange and zesty bergamot. The citrus introduction is sharp, rustic, and distinctively herbal rather than sugary or synthetic. As the initial brightness settles, a cooling breeze of camphor and clean lavender cuts through the zest, …
Reviews →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…
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, Natsumeku or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Natsumeku is rated 3.92/5 from 74 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Natsumeku for a citrus and fresh spicy 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, Natsumeku or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Natsumeku 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Natsumeku or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Natsumeku 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Natsumeku and Petale Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Oakmoss, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
Is Natsumeku or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Natsumeku is the stronger pick. For winter, Petale Noir is the stronger pick. Natsumeku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Natsumeku and Petale Noir?
Natsumeku features Yuzu, Hinoki Wood, Neroli, Oakmoss and Camphor. 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.
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