Fragrance comparison

Tantrum vs Petales

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tantrum

X-Ray

3.6715 votes

Rank #52,849 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Petales

Euphorium Brooklyn

3.3348 votes

Rank #50,642 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tantrum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tantrum
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Petales
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tantrum3/4

Petales1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TantrumX-Ray

PetalesEuphorium Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 14%Want 67%

3.33/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 26%Had 13%Want 62%

Category winnerTantrumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

21%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityTantrum

SillageTantrum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

citrus77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

green100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderTunisian NeroliBergamotViolet LeafCinnamonGalbanum

Heart

Indian TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomBroomTurkish Rose

Base

Tolu BalsamMossIndonesian Patchouli LeafMyrrhImmortelle

Notes

IndoleHyacinthGalbanumGreen NotesPalmarosaelemiHoneyLavenderLime (Linden) BlossomLilyStar AniseGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Petales, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer56

Fall44

Winter33

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,849

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,642

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPetalesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tantrum by X-Ray opens with a sharp burst of Tunisian neroli and green violet leaf before giving way to lush Indian tuberose and orange blossom. Grounded by tolu balsam, moss, and warm patchouli, it feels like sun-warmed skin on a coastal afternoon. It suits lovers of dry, indolic white florals seeking an opulent summ…

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Petales by Euphorium Brooklyn opens with an intense snap of raw galbanum and peppery green sap that feels like stepping into a cold florist shop after hours. Crushed hyacinth stems and pungent white lilies burst forward immediately. It is loud. You will smell bitter garden stems, crushed rose petals, and spicy black p…

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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, Tantrum or Petales?

Tantrum takes 3 of 4 categories. Tantrum is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes; Petales is rated 3.33/5 from 48 votes. Choose Tantrum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Petales for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tantrum or Petales?

Tantrum lasts longest (Tantrum 73/100, Petales 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tantrum or Petales?

Tantrum projects furthest (Tantrum 70/100, Petales 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tantrum and Petales smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender and Galbanum.

Is Tantrum or Petales better for summer or winter?

Tantrum suits daytime wear; Petales suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tantrum and Petales?

Tantrum has top notes of Lavender, Tunisian Neroli, Bergamot and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Broom, a base of Tolu Balsam, Moss, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Myrrh. Petales features Indole, Hyacinth, Galbanum, Green Notes and Palmarosa.