Fragrance comparison

Rosa Bulgara vs Petale Noir

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,191 ratings analysed

Rosa Bulgara

Zara

3.7236 votes

Rank #36,061 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Petale Noir

Agent Provocateur

3.721,155 votes

Rank #1,740 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rosa Bulgara
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Petale Noir
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Rosa Bulgara2/7

Petale Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosa BulgaraZara

Petale NoirAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 33%Want 38%

3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerPetale NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

64%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

25%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

1,058 votes

Category winnerRosa BulgaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPetale Noir

SillagePetale Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value66

Category winnerPetale NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose86%

woody72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

warm spicy30%

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Magnolia

Heart

Rose

Base

Sandalwood

Top

MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus

Base

LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMagnolia and Rose. 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

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRosa BulgaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,061

PerfumerPuig

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews153

Category winnerPetale NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara's Rosa Bulgara opens with a clean, dewy magnolia note before turning into a fresh, slightly sharp rose. A base of sandalwood gives this floral composition a dry, woody grounding. It is an uncomplicated everyday fragrance that suits casual spring mornings and office environments where you want to smell clean witho…

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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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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, Rosa Bulgara or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Rosa Bulgara is rated 3.72/5 from 36 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Rosa Bulgara for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rosa Bulgara or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir lasts longest (Petale Noir 71/100, Rosa Bulgara 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosa Bulgara or Petale Noir?

Petale Noir projects furthest (Petale Noir 65/100, Rosa Bulgara 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosa Bulgara and Petale Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Magnolia and Rose.

Is Rosa Bulgara or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rosa Bulgara is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosa Bulgara is the stronger pick. Rosa Bulgara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosa Bulgara and Petale Noir?

Rosa Bulgara has top notes of Magnolia, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. 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.