Fragrance comparison

Petale Noir vs Volpe Next

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,181 ratings analysed

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,724 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Volpe Next

Eudora

4.1226 votes

Rank #50,190 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe Next takes 4 of 7 categories.

Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Volpe Next
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Petale Noir3/7

Volpe Next4/7

Ratings & consensus: Volpe Next
Community sentiment: Volpe Next
Longevity: Petale Noir
Sillage & projection: Petale Noir
Value for money: Volpe Next
Versatility: Volpe Next
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

Volpe NextEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerVolpe NextRating 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

42%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerVolpe NextMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVolpe NextBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%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

Top20-30 mins

Tonic WaterMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmeric

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Volpe Next, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer12

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerVolpe NextMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Overall rank#50,190

PerfumerNot listed

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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Eudora Volpe Next delivers an energizing, modern woody profile built around fizzy tonic water, sharp mandarin orange, and dry cedar. You immediately notice a brisk mineral effervescence that keeps the opening crisp before earthy turmeric adds a curious warm edge. Lavender softens the early sharpness, guiding the scent…

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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 Volpe Next?

Volpe Next takes 4 of 7 categories. Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes; Volpe Next is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Volpe Next for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Petale Noir or Volpe Next?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Volpe Next 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petale Noir or Volpe Next?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Volpe Next 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petale Noir and Volpe Next smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli.

Is Petale Noir or Volpe Next better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volpe Next is the stronger pick. For winter, Volpe Next is the stronger pick. Volpe Next suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale Noir and Volpe Next?

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. Volpe Next has top notes of Tonic Water, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum.