Fragrance comparison

Perle Rare Black Edition vs Bon Viveur

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 230 ratings analysed

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,690 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Bon Viveur

Naughton & Wilson

3.90173 votes

Rank #5,826 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bon Viveur takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Perle Rare Black Edition1/7

Bon Viveur6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

Bon ViveurNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

3.90/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerBon ViveurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

48%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerBon ViveurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBon Viveur

SillagePerle Rare Black Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value55

Category winnerBon ViveurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleLimeBasilBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Juniper BerriesLavenderSea Notes

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanOakmossGuaiac Wood

Top

LemonLemongrassLimeBay LeafBasilMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

ClovePepperGinWatermelon

Base

OakmossHaitian VetiverCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Bay Leaf and Oakmoss. 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

Summer72

Fall84

Winter12

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer83

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Category winnerBon ViveurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,826

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerBon ViveurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Bon Viveur by Naughton and Wilson is a crisp citrus fougere that balances sharp lime and mandarin with gin and a clove heart. It avoids the heavy sweetness found in modern designer releases, offering a clean, sophisticated profile. Ideal for the office or daytime spring outings, this 2021 launch leans into a classic, …

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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, Perle Rare Black Edition or Bon Viveur?

Bon Viveur takes 6 of 7 categories. Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes; Bon Viveur is rated 3.90/5 from 173 votes. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bon Viveur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Perle Rare Black Edition or Bon Viveur?

Bon Viveur lasts longest (Bon Viveur 71/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perle Rare Black Edition or Bon Viveur?

Perle Rare Black Edition projects furthest (Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100, Bon Viveur 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perle Rare Black Edition and Bon Viveur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Bay Leaf and Oakmoss.

Is Perle Rare Black Edition or Bon Viveur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Perle Rare Black Edition and Bon Viveur?

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. Bon Viveur has top notes of Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Clove, Pepper, Gin and Watermelon, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.