Perpetuum vs Petale Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
7%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.
PerpetuumChoose it for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale NoirChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Perpetuum1/7
Petale Noir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Petale Noir
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Petale Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Petale Noir
- Value for money
- Perpetuum
- Versatility
- Petale Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Petale Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PerpetuumBrocardPetale NoirAgent ProvocateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%
3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
Category winnerPetale NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
48%Like
17%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
99 votes
25%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
1,058 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPetale Noir
SillagePetale Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPerpetuumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywhite floral100%
aquatic92%
ozonic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
floral100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match7%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
WatermelonPearPineappleMandarin Orange
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHeliotropeViolet Leaf
Base
AmberMuskCedar
Top
MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus
Base
LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Violet Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day100
Night36
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPetale NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,433
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#1,953
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews153
Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPerpetuum by Brocard opens with a refreshing splash of watermelon, mandarin orange, and crisp pear that instantly brightens warm spring mornings. A delicate heart of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and powdery violet leaf emerges after twenty minutes, creating a weightless floral aura on skin. The finish settles into cle…
Reviews →Petale Noir is a green floral with a darker edge, opening in wet petals, cut stems, and airy white flowers before leather, moss, tobacco leaf, and soft woods start to show. It often feels more strange and seductive than truly black, which makes it a strong pick for anyone who likes vintage-leaning florals with texture…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Perpetuum or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Perpetuum is rated 3.65/5 from 99 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Perpetuum for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Perpetuum or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Perpetuum 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Perpetuum or Petale Noir?
Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Perpetuum 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Perpetuum and Petale Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Violet Leaf.
Is Perpetuum or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Perpetuum is the stronger pick. For winter, Petale Noir is the stronger pick. Perpetuum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Perpetuum and Petale Noir?
Perpetuum has top notes of Watermelon, Pear, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar. Petale Noir has top notes of Magnolia, Hyacinth, Violet Leaf and Lotus, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco Leaf and Patchouli.
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