Fragrance comparison

Petale Noir vs Sun

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,673 ratings analysed

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,952 FloralWoody

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21%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,210 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun takes 5 of 7 categories.

Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Sun
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Petale Noir1/7

Sun5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

SunJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

28%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

4,012 votes

Category winnerSunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySun

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value84

Category winnerSunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

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

Fruity NotesAfrican Orange FlowerPalisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonCassisBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeCarnationOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleBenzoinAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskStyraxTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Overall rank#1,210

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Category winnerSunHigher 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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Sun by Jil Sander is a warm, golden oriental fragrance built around creamy orange blossom, powdery heliotrope, and rich benzoin vanilla. Launched in 1989, it skips typical tropical coconut or aquatic ocean notes in favor of a comforting, thick sun lotion warmth. The opening blends bright lemon and sweet fruit with sun…

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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 Sun?

Sun takes 5 of 7 categories. Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes; Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Petale Noir or Sun?

They last about the same: Sun 73/100, Petale Noir 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Petale Noir or Sun?

Projection is very close: Petale Noir 65/100, Sun 65/100 for sillage.

Do Petale Noir and Sun smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Petale Noir or Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Petale Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Sun is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale Noir and Sun?

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. Sun has top notes of Fruity Notes, African Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Vanille, Benzoin, Amber and Tonka Bean.