Fragrance comparison

OR ± Damask vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,180 ratings analysed

5 wins

OR ± Damask

UERMI · 2018

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,158 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,791 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OR ± Damask takes 5 of 7 categories.

OR ± Damask
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

OR ± Damask5/7

Petale Noir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OR ± DamaskUERMI

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 54%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerOR ± DamaskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerOR ± DamaskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOR ± Damask

SillageOR ± Damask

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseMagnoliaPatchouliViolet LeafJasmineLeatherNeroliPink PepperVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Magnolia, Patchouli and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for OR ± Damask, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall87

Winter47

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOR ± DamaskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,158

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI OR ± Damask turns the textural contrast of antique woven silk into a bold, wearable study in contrasts. The initial spray delivers a brisk, peppery snap of pink pepper paired with verdant violet leaf. It does not stay sharp for long. Within minutes, a radiant bouquet of Damask rose and creamy magnolia blooms acr…

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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, OR ± Damask or Petale Noir?

OR ± Damask takes 5 of 7 categories. OR ± Damask is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose OR ± Damask for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, OR ± Damask or Petale Noir?

OR ± Damask lasts longest (OR ± Damask 75/100, Petale Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OR ± Damask or Petale Noir?

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

Do OR ± Damask and Petale Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli and Violet Leaf.

Is OR ± Damask or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, OR ± Damask is the stronger pick. For winter, Petale Noir is the stronger pick. OR ± Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OR ± Damask and Petale Noir?

OR ± Damask features Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. 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.