Petale Noir vs Rare
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Petale Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.
Petale NoirChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
RareChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale Noir2/3
Rare1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Petale Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Rare
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 ProvocateurRareTiensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 13%Had 32%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
1,058 votes
25%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPetale Noir
SillageRare
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
floral100%
amber88%
rose77%
vanilla65%
citrus53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus
Base
LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin
Top
FreesiaMandarin OrangeRed Berries
Heart
RoseLotusMagnolia
Base
AmberBenzoinVanillePatchouli
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Lotus, Mandarin Orange and Rose. 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
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,953
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews153
Overall rank#56,059
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPetale 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 →Rare by Tiens is a soft oriental floral built around rose, magnolia and lotus over amber, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli. It opens with freesia, mandarin and red berries, so the first impression reads lightly fruity and floral before turning warmer and sweeter. On skin, this looks best for someone who wants an easy fe…
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, Petale Noir or Rare?
Petale Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes; Rare is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rare for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Petale Noir or Rare?
Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Rare 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Petale Noir or Rare?
Rare projects furthest (Rare 88/100, Petale Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Petale Noir and Rare smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Lotus, Mandarin Orange and Rose.
Is Petale Noir or Rare better for summer or winter?
Rare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Petale Noir and Rare?
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. Rare has top notes of Freesia, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and Patchouli.
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