Fragrance comparison

Perle Rare Black Edition vs Lacoste

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 644 ratings analysed

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lacoste

Lacoste Fragrances

4.15587 votes

Rank #1,941 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lacoste takes 4 of 7 categories.

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.
Lacoste
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Perle Rare Black Edition3/7

Lacoste4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

LacosteLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

4.15/ 5 · 587 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

Category winnerLacosteRating 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

40%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

587 votes

Category winnerLacosteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare Black Edition

SillagePerle Rare Black Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLacosteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

LimeLavenderBergamotLemonClary Sage

Heart

BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Lavender 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

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

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLacosteHigher 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 →

Lacoste by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and clary sage before shifting into a soapy herbal heart. Basil, green leaves, and geranium add a crisp, outdoorsy snap. As it settles, oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar build a clean, retro woody foundation built for warm spring mornings and crisp po…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Perle Rare Black Edition or Lacoste?

Lacoste takes 4 of 7 categories. Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes; Lacoste is rated 4.15/5 from 587 votes. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Perle Rare Black Edition or Lacoste?

They last about the same: Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100, Lacoste 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Perle Rare Black Edition or Lacoste?

Projection is very close: Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100, Lacoste 60/100 for sillage.

Do Perle Rare Black Edition and Lacoste smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Lavender and Amber.

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

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

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

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. Lacoste has top notes of Lime, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Geranium, Green Notes and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.