Fragrance comparison

Perle Rare Black Edition vs Trophee

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

4 wins

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,690 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Trophee

Lancôme

4.19241 votes

Rank #4,156 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perle Rare Black Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Perle Rare Black Edition4/7

Trophee3/7

Ratings & consensus: Trophee
Community sentiment: Trophee
Longevity: Perle Rare Black Edition
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: Trophee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

TropheeLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

4.19/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 46%Had 24%Want 30%

Category winnerTropheeRating 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

49%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

192 votes

Category winnerTropheeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare Black Edition

SillagePerle Rare Black Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value47

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%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

white floral69%

green61%

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

LimeAmalfi LemonBasilPetitgrain

Heart

JasmineBay LeafLavender

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouliAmberFrench labdanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Bay Leaf and Lavender. 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

Summer94

Fall40

Winter18

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%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerTropheeHigher 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…

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Trophee is a classic green citrus chypre that opens with lime, lemon and basil, then settles into lavender, moss, woods and soft amber. It feels brisk, clean and distinctly old-school, with the kind of sporty elegance that suits lovers of vintage masculine freshies more than modern blue scents. If you enjoy Eau Sauvag…

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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 Trophee?

Perle Rare Black Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes; Trophee is rated 4.19/5 from 241 votes. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Trophee for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Perle Rare Black Edition or Trophee?

Perle Rare Black Edition lasts longest (Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100, Trophee 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perle Rare Black Edition or Trophee?

Perle Rare Black Edition projects furthest (Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100, Trophee 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perle Rare Black Edition and Trophee smell similar?

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

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

For summer, Trophee is the stronger pick. For winter, Trophee 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 Trophee?

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. Trophee has top notes of Lime, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Bay Leaf and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.