Patchouli vs Petale Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Petale NoirChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Patchouli4/7
Petale Noir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Petale Noir
- Versatility
- Petale Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Petale Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliM. MicallefPetale NoirAgent ProvocateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 477 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
323 votes
25%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
1,058 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillagePatchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPetale NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
patchouli91%
vanilla83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
floral100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet Leaf
Heart
Patchouli
Base
AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk
Top
MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus
Base
LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Patchouli, Benzoin and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPetale NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,258
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#1,952
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews153
Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM. Micallef Patchouli is a classic oriental woody fragrance for both men and women. It opens with the crisp, green bite of violet leaf before settling into a deep, earthy patchouli core. Base notes of amber, vanilla, and benzoin wrap the scent in a resinous, long-lasting warmth, making it a reliable choice for cooler …
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, Patchouli or Petale Noir?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Petale Noir?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 78/100, Petale Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Petale Noir?
Projection is very close: Patchouli 67/100, Petale Noir 65/100 for sillage.
Do Patchouli and Petale Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Patchouli, Benzoin and Musk.
Is Patchouli or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Petale Noir?
Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum. 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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