The Accent vs No.18 Bête Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
99%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
The AccentChoose it for a earthy and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
No.18 Bête NoirChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
The Accent2/4
No.18 Bête Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No.18 Bête Noir
- Sillage & projection
- No.18 Bête Noir
- Value for money
- The Accent
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Accent
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The AccentMilestone PerfumesNo.18 Bête NoirArcadiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
3.00/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
33%Love
0%Like
22%Ok
22%Dislike
22%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo.18 Bête Noir
SillageNo.18 Bête Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe AccentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
powdery92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
floral61%
musky100%
powdery92%
earthy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match99%Very similar · both earthy, powdery and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleHyacinth
Heart
Pink PepperJasmineIris
Base
PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberMusk
Top
HyacinthPineapple
Heart
IrisJasminePink Pepper
Base
MuskVetiverPatchouliAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Hyacinth, Pink Pepper and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring20
Summer20
Fall60
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,296
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,137
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe AccentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Accent opens with a sharp, fruity burst of pineapple and green hyacinth, delivering a crisp first impression that commands attention. As it warms on the skin, the initially loud fruitiness settles into a dry, powdery heart dominated by iris and jasmine. Pink pepper adds a subtle, spicy kick that prevents the flora…
Reviews →Arcadia No.18 Bête Noir opens green and slightly fruity, with hyacinth and pineapple giving it a cool, polished lift before iris, jasmine, and pink pepper soften the centre. The dry-down leans musky, powdery, earthy, and gently sweet. It reads more like a textured floral musk than a bright fruity scent. If you enjoy p…
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, The Accent or No.18 Bête Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Accent is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; No.18 Bête Noir is rated 3.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose The Accent for a earthy and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose No.18 Bête Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, The Accent or No.18 Bête Noir?
No.18 Bête Noir lasts longest (No.18 Bête Noir 67/100, The Accent 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Accent or No.18 Bête Noir?
No.18 Bête Noir projects furthest (No.18 Bête Noir 63/100, The Accent 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Accent and No.18 Bête Noir smell similar?
Very similar: a 99% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Hyacinth, Pink Pepper and Jasmine.
Is The Accent or No.18 Bête Noir better for summer or winter?
No.18 Bête Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Accent and No.18 Bête Noir?
The Accent has top notes of Pineapple and Hyacinth, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. No.18 Bête Noir has top notes of Hyacinth and Pineapple, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.
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