Fragrance comparison

Petale Noir vs Tabac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,159 ratings analysed

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,952 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Tabac

YanFroloff

4.254 votes

Rank #58,667 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac takes 2 of 3 categories.

Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tabac
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Petale Noir1/3

Tabac2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac
Sillage & projection: Tabac
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 Provocateur

TabacYanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTabac

SillageTabac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

sweet69%

iris61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

Tobacco LeafWoody NotesBergamotIrisLabdanumLavenderOrangeMandarin OrangeAmberWater Lily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tobacco Leaf. Durations are only published for Tabac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Overall rank#58,667

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Tabac by YanFroloff opens with an unexpected flash of bright bergamot and crisp orange before settling into dry, authentic tobacco leaf and warm woody notes. Instead of drowning in heavy, syrupy honey like typical cold-weather scents, this blend balances rich pipe tobacco with a cool hint of water lily and powdery iri…

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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 Tabac?

Tabac takes 2 of 3 categories. Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes; Tabac is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tabac for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Petale Noir or Tabac?

Tabac lasts longest (Tabac 90/100, Petale Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petale Noir or Tabac?

Tabac projects furthest (Tabac 75/100, Petale Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petale Noir and Tabac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tobacco Leaf.

Is Petale Noir or Tabac better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Petale Noir and Tabac?

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. Tabac features Tobacco Leaf, Woody Notes, Bergamot, Iris and Labdanum.