Petr vs Pure Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
PetrChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure BlackChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petr0/4
Pure Black3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pure Black
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Black
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PetrPrudence ParisPure BlackCreation LamisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 17%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPure Black
SillagePure Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
warm spicy83%
green74%
sweet65%
fruity56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeCitronLavenderBasilVerbenaPeppermint
Heart2-4 hrs
CorianderAngelicaCinnamonPink Pepper
Base6-8 hrs
MuskPatchouliCedarBalsam FirOakmossVetiver
Top15-30 mins
CardamomPineappleGreen NotesPapayaLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
Woody NotesCorianderJuniperAngelica
Base6-8 hrs
Pine needlesOakmossCedarPatchouliBalsam Fir
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,592
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#42,614
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPure BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPetr 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…
Reviews →Pure Black by Creation Lamis opens with an energetic blend of crisp green notes, tangy pineapple, and sharp lemon, quickly balanced by a hint of spicy cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic juniper berry and coriander emerge alongside dry cedar and herbal angelica, shifting the scent from fruity freshne…
Reviews →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 Pure Black?
Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Petr is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Pure Black is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Petr for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Petr or Pure Black?
Pure Black lasts longest (Pure Black 100/100, Petr 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Petr or Pure Black?
Pure Black projects furthest (Pure Black 88/100, Petr 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Petr and Pure Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Angelica and Patchouli.
Is Petr or Pure Black better for summer or winter?
Petr suits daytime wear; Pure Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Petr and Pure Black?
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. Pure Black has top notes of Cardamom, Pineapple, Green Notes and Papaya, heart notes of Woody Notes, Coriander, Juniper and Angelica, a base of Pine needles, Oakmoss, Cedar and Patchouli.
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