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Pentimento vs La Rhapsodie Noire

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

Updated 681 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Rhapsodie Noire takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Pentimento

    Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

  • La Rhapsodie Noire

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pentimento2/7
La Rhapsodie Noire5/7
Ratings & consensus
La Rhapsodie Noire
Community sentiment
La Rhapsodie Noire
Longevity
La Rhapsodie Noire
Sillage & projection
La Rhapsodie Noire
Value for money
Pentimento
Versatility
Pentimento
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
La Rhapsodie Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PentimentoJorum Studio
La Rhapsodie NoireParfums Dusita
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
3.95/ 5 · 491 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerLa Rhapsodie NoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
36%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

190 votes

38%Love
33%Like
19%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

491 votes

Category winnerLa Rhapsodie NoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityLa Rhapsodie Noire

SillageLa Rhapsodie Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value45
Category winnerPentimentoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
woody91%
nutty83%
vanilla74%
white floral65%
rum56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
lavender61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
HazelnutTiare FlowerOrchidBroom
Heart
Carob treeTobacco Blossom
Base
VanillaTonka BeanRum
Top15-30 mins
LavenderSageBroomMimosaJasmine Sambac
Heart2-4 hrs
CoffeeTobaccoRum
Base6-10 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaOakVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBroom, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. Durations are only published for La Rhapsodie Noire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day81
Night100
Category winnerPentimentoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex62
Women37
Men27
Unisex58
Women15
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,777

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,516

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerLa Rhapsodie NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pentimento by Jorum Studio presents a dense, hazelnut-forward gourmand experience that steers clear of standard sugary syrup. A dry carob note provides a cocoa-like dustiness, while tobacco blossom and rum steer the base into warm, adult territory. It behaves best on skin in crisp autumn weather, appealing to those wh…

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La Rhapsodie Noire by Parfums Dusita reimagines the classic aromatic fougère through an evening lens of roasted coffee, sweet rum, and golden tonka bean. The scent opens with a brisk shower of French lavender and herbal sage. It quickly softens into dark roasted espresso and fragrant tobacco leaf. Give it time. As th…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pentimento or La Rhapsodie Noire?

La Rhapsodie Noire takes 5 of 7 categories. Pentimento is rated 3.91/5 from 190 votes; La Rhapsodie Noire is rated 3.95/5 from 491 votes. Choose Pentimento for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose La Rhapsodie Noire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pentimento or La Rhapsodie Noire?

They last about the same: La Rhapsodie Noire 69/100, Pentimento 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pentimento or La Rhapsodie Noire?

La Rhapsodie Noire projects furthest (La Rhapsodie Noire 54/100, Pentimento 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pentimento and La Rhapsodie Noire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Broom, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum.

Is Pentimento or La Rhapsodie Noire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pentimento is the stronger pick. For winter, Pentimento is the stronger pick. La Rhapsodie Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pentimento and La Rhapsodie Noire?

Pentimento has top notes of Hazelnut, Tiare Flower, Orchid and Broom, heart notes of Carob tree and Tobacco Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. La Rhapsodie Noire has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Broom and Mimosa, heart notes of Coffee, Tobacco and Rum, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Oak and Vetiver.

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