Fragrance comparison

Petale Noir vs Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,158 ratings analysed

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,738 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity

Pupa

3.673 votes

Rank #53,559 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity takes 3 of 4 categories.

Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Petale Noir1/4

Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity
Sillage & projection: Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity
Value for money: Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity
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

Red Queen Sophisticated FruityPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRed Queen Sophisticated Fruity

SillageRed Queen Sophisticated Fruity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRed Queen Sophisticated FruityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyOsmanthusCaviar

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Overall rank#53,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pupa Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity hits the nose with zesty mandarin orange and crisp bergamot. The citrus bursts loud and clean. Within minutes, sunny neroli blossoms introduce a heart of pink peony and apricot-scented osmanthus petals. A curious touch of salty caviar provides unexpected mineral friction, keeping th…

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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, Petale Noir or Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity?

Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity takes 3 of 4 categories. Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes; Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Petale Noir or Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity?

Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity lasts longest (Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity 100/100, Petale Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petale Noir or Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity?

Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity projects furthest (Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity 75/100, Petale Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petale Noir and Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Osmanthus.

Is Petale Noir or Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity better for summer or winter?

Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale Noir and Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity?

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. Red Queen Sophisticated Fruity has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Osmanthus and Caviar, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Pink Pepper.