Fragrance comparison

Perle Rare Black Edition vs gs01

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 273 ratings analysed

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,690 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

gs01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.65216 votes

Rank #8,439 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

gs01 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Perle Rare Black Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
gs01
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Perle Rare Black Edition3/7

gs014/7

Ratings & consensus: gs01
Community sentiment: gs01
Longevity: gs01
Sillage & projection: Perle Rare Black Edition
Value for money: Perle Rare Black Edition
Versatility: Perle Rare Black Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: gs01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

gs01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

3.65/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 31%Had 20%Want 49%

Category winnergs01Rating 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

27%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnergs01Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevitygs01

SillagePerle Rare Black Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

BasilGreen NotesBay LeafLimeAfrican Orange FlowerCarrot SeedsGrassPink Pepper

Heart

PeachWater LilyArtemisiaFreesiaJasmineRose

Base

MuskRiceSandalwoodAmberVetiverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Bay Leaf and Amber. 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

Summer78

Fall52

Winter9

Day100

Night16

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,439

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnergs01Higher 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 →

gs01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women and men. gs01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Basil, Green Notes, Bay Leaf, Lime, African Orange Flower, Carrot Seeds, Grass, Pink Pepper and Magnolia; middle notes are Peach, Water Lily, Artemisia,…

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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 gs01?

gs01 takes 4 of 7 categories. Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes; gs01 is rated 3.65/5 from 216 votes. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose gs01 for a green 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 gs01?

gs01 lasts longest (gs01 73/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perle Rare Black Edition or gs01?

Perle Rare Black Edition projects furthest (Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100, gs01 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perle Rare Black Edition and gs01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Bay Leaf and Amber.

Is Perle Rare Black Edition or gs01 better for summer or winter?

For summer, gs01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Perle Rare Black Edition is the stronger pick. Perle Rare Black Edition suits daytime wear; gs01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perle Rare Black Edition and gs01?

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. gs01 has top notes of Basil, Green Notes, Bay Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Peach, Water Lily, Artemisia and Freesia, a base of Musk, Rice, Sandalwood and Amber.