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Petale Noir

2012Men

floral up front, then woody, settling into green.

Petale Noir by Agent Provocateur is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Petale Noir was launched in 2012. Top notes are Magnolia, Hyacinth, Lotus, Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Heliotrope, Orris Root and Osmanthus; base notes are Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco Leaf, Musk,…

floral woody green citrus

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Magnolia, Hyacinth, Lotus, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Heliotrope, Orris Root, Osmanthus
Drydown· 6h+
Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco Leaf, Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, Ginger, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Cedar, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

52%

41%

36%

36%

32%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachArm's length

Spring34%Fall31%Summer19%Winter17%Day56%Night44%Wears female74%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Agent Provocateur picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Petale Noir smell like?

floral up front, then woody, settling into green. Dominant accords: floral, woody, green.

What notes are in Petale Noir?

Top: Magnolia, Hyacinth, Lotus, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Heliotrope, Orris Root, Osmanthus. Base: Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco Leaf, Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, Ginger, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Cedar, Amber.

How long does Petale Noir last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Petale Noir loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Petale Noir best for?

Spring is the top pick (34%). Fall is second at 31%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Petale Noir?

Day wear leads at 56%. Night is a secondary pick at 44%.

Is Petale Noir for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 74% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.