Fragrance comparison

Perle Rare Rose vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Perle Rare Rose

Panouge

4.1278 votes

Rank #12,831 VanillaWhite Floral

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27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,124 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Perle Rare Rose
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Perle Rare Rose2/7

Vison Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perle Rare RosePanouge

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 34%Had 22%Want 43%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare Rose

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVison NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

rose77%

citrus69%

amber61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaWhite MuskBenzoinTonka BeanCedarVetiver

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Galbanum, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer53

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night79

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerPerle Rare RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 33%Work 29%Casual 24%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,831

PerfumerRaphael Haury

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#11,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perle Rare Rose by Panouge delivers a plush, feminine cloud of delicate florals and gourmand warmth. The opening introduces a brief flash of juicy mandarin orange coupled with the crisp, botanical bite of green galbanum. As the initial freshness softens, a powdery heart of pastel rose, orange blossom, and cosmetic iri…

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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Rose or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Perle Rare Rose is rated 4.12/5 from 78 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Perle Rare Rose for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Perle Rare Rose or Vison Noir?

Perle Rare Rose lasts longest (Perle Rare Rose 69/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perle Rare Rose or Vison Noir?

Projection is very close: Vison Noir 69/100, Perle Rare Rose 68/100 for sillage.

Do Perle Rare Rose and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Galbanum, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Perle Rare Rose or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Perle Rare Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. Perle Rare Rose suits daytime wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perle Rare Rose and Vison Noir?

Perle Rare Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Galbanum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.