Fragrance comparison

Petale Noir vs Shambhala

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,164 ratings analysed

4 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,878 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Shambhala

Grisiau

4.009 votes

Rank #42,793 FreshFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Shambhala
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Petale Noir4/4

Shambhala0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

ShambhalaGrisiau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 86%

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

22%Love

56%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

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%

fresh100%

floral91%

citrus83%

ozonic74%

woody65%

green56%

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Mountain AirCitron

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliTea LeafLotusCypress

Base3 to 5 hours

Nag ChampaSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesLotus, Neroli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Shambhala, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Overall rank#42,793

PerfumerRoger Howell

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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Shambhala by Grisiau brings a crisp, elevated atmosphere into a grounding resinous base. The opening reveals brisk mountain air and tangy citron, producing a clean, breezy sparkle that feels open and brisk. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces calming tea leaf, dewy lotus, neroli, and woody cypress.…

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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 Shambhala?

Petale Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes; Shambhala is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Shambhala for a fresh and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Petale Noir or Shambhala?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Shambhala 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petale Noir or Shambhala?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Shambhala 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petale Noir and Shambhala smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lotus, Neroli and Oakmoss.

Is Petale Noir or Shambhala better for summer or winter?

Shambhala suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale Noir and Shambhala?

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. Shambhala has top notes of Mountain Air and Citron, heart notes of Neroli, Tea Leaf, Lotus and Cypress, a base of Nag Champa, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Oakmoss.