Fragrance comparison

Petr vs Pluie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Petr

Prudence Paris

3.176 votes

Rank #66,301 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Pluie

Andre d'Archer

4.502 votes

Rank #57,880 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pluie takes 2 of 3 categories.

Petr
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pluie
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Petr1/3

Pluie2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Petr
Sillage & projection: Pluie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pluie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetrPrudence Paris

PluieAndre d'Archer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPetr

SillagePluie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCitronLavenderBasilVerbenaPeppermint

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderAngelicaCinnamonPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

MuskPatchouliCedarBalsam FirOakmossVetiver

Notes

Mandarin OrangeNutmegMagnoliaPatchouliCedarCinnamonCorianderAngelicaBay Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coriander, Angelica and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Petr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,880

PerfumerAndre d'Archer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPluieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petr by Prudence Paris opens with an invigorating splash of citron, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed peppermint leaves, instantly delivering the crisp sensation of an upscale classic grooming splash. Fresh green basil, lavender, and verbena quickly step forward, giving the heart a herbal, dry aromatic texture that f…

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Pluie by Andre d'Archer offers a crisp, aromatic burst of green mandarin orange and cool coriander. It settles into a dry woodiness, making it an excellent daily companion for hot, humid summer afternoons when you want to feel refreshed.

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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, Petr or Pluie?

Pluie takes 2 of 3 categories. Petr is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Pluie is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Petr for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pluie for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Petr or Pluie?

Petr lasts longest (Petr 67/100, Pluie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petr or Pluie?

Pluie projects furthest (Pluie 92/100, Petr 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petr and Pluie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Angelica and Cinnamon.

Is Petr or Pluie better for summer or winter?

Petr suits daytime wear; Pluie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petr and Pluie?

Petr has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citron, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Coriander, Angelica, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Balsam Fir. Pluie features Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Magnolia, Patchouli and Cedar.