Fragrance comparison

Periplo vs Perle Rare Black Edition

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 241 ratings analysed

4 wins

Periplo

L'Erbolario

4.03184 votes

Rank #10,111 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,690 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Periplo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Periplo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Perle Rare Black Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Periplo4/7

Perle Rare Black Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Periplo
Community sentiment: Periplo
Longevity: Perle Rare Black Edition
Sillage & projection: Perle Rare Black Edition
Value for money: Periplo
Versatility: Perle Rare Black Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Periplo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeriploL'Erbolario

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

Category winnerPeriploRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

184 votes

26%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerPeriploMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare Black Edition

SillagePerle Rare Black Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPeriploBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeBay LeafRosemaryLemonPine needlesClary SageBergamotLavender

Heart

NutmegCorianderJasmineCeylon Cinnamon

Base

VetiverCedarOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

AppleLimeBasilBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Juniper BerriesLavenderSea Notes

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanOakmossGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Lavender, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Black Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter12

Day100

Night68

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPeriploHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Periplo opens with a sharp burst of thyme, bay leaf, and lemon before settling into a dry herbal base of vetiver, cedar, and oakmoss. It smells like crushed Mediterranean foliage baked under the afternoon sun, carrying zero sweetness and an earthy, resinous bite. Pine needles and clary sage keep the initia…

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Perle Rare Black Edition by Panouge delivers a crisp aromatic profile anchored by tart green apple, zesty lime, and crushed bay leaf. A brisk splash of sea notes and clean lavender fills the heart, keeping the blend energetic and noticeably fresh. As the fragrance settles, dry guaiac wood and earthy oakmoss emerge alo…

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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, Periplo or Perle Rare Black Edition?

Periplo takes 4 of 7 categories. Periplo is rated 4.03/5 from 184 votes; Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes. Choose Periplo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Periplo or Perle Rare Black Edition?

Perle Rare Black Edition lasts longest (Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100, Periplo 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Periplo or Perle Rare Black Edition?

Perle Rare Black Edition projects furthest (Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100, Periplo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Periplo and Perle Rare Black Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Lavender, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.

Is Periplo or Perle Rare Black Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Perle Rare Black Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Periplo is the stronger pick. Perle Rare Black Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Periplo and Perle Rare Black Edition?

Periplo has top notes of Thyme, Bay Leaf, Rosemary and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Jasmine and Ceylon Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood. Perle Rare Black Edition has top notes of Apple, Lime, Basil and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.