Fragrance comparison

Petale Noir vs Pine Tree + Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,165 ratings analysed

5 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,954 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Pine Tree + Vetiver

Brûmée

3.4010 votes

Rank #54,868 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 5 categories.

Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pine Tree + Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Petale Noir5/5

Pine Tree + Vetiver0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Pine Tree + VetiverBrûmée

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

Category winnerPetale NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

20%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

Top

BergamotChamomileMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Balsam FirCedarSageOsmanthus

Base

PatchouliVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Overall rank#54,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Brûmée Pine Tree + Vetiver offers a quiet escape into a damp conifer forest. Clean chamomile and citrus top notes quickly yield to a dry cedar and balsam core. Earthy patchouli anchoring the base makes this unisex scent perfect for crisp autumn mornings.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Petale Noir or Pine Tree + Vetiver?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 5 categories. Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes; Pine Tree + Vetiver is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pine Tree + Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petale Noir or Pine Tree + Vetiver?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Pine Tree + Vetiver 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petale Noir or Pine Tree + Vetiver?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Pine Tree + Vetiver 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petale Noir and Pine Tree + Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Patchouli.

Is Petale Noir or Pine Tree + Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Pine Tree + Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale Noir and Pine Tree + Vetiver?

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. Pine Tree + Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Chamomile, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Sage and Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Benzoin.