Fragrance comparison

Noisette vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,226 ratings analysed

Noisette

Maison d'ETTO

4.1971 votes

Rank #12,372 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,740 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Noisette
Choose it for a musky and powdery 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.

Noisette3/7

Petale Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoisetteMaison d'ETTO

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 24%Had 2%Want 74%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerNoisetteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerNoisetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value12

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery90%

floral80%

lavender70%

iris60%

aromatic50%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MuskMagnolia

Heart

Orris RootLavender

Base

AmbretteWhite Amber

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMusk, Magnolia and Orris Root. 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

Summer62

Fall88

Winter77

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNoisetteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,372

PerfumerPascal Guarin

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#1,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noisette by Maison d'ETTO is a refined, musky fougere that finds a quiet balance between earthy orris and fresh lavender. It is a thoughtful, textured choice for those who want a signature scent that sits close to the skin. Perfect for office wear or meditative moments in spring, it offers a gentle, clean presence tha…

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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, Noisette or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Noisette is rated 4.19/5 from 71 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Noisette for a musky and powdery 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, Noisette or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Noisette 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noisette or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Noisette 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noisette and Petale Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Magnolia and Orris Root.

Is Noisette or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Noisette and Petale Noir?

Noisette has top notes of Musk and Magnolia, heart notes of Orris Root and Lavender, a base of Ambrette and White Amber. 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.