Which is better, No.18 Bête Noir or No.5 Periwinkle?

No.18 Bête Noir does not have enough Fragplace votes yet to show a rating. No.5 Periwinkle does not have enough Fragplace votes yet to show a rating. Compare their notes, accords, longevity and sillage side by side to pick between them.

Do No.18 Bête Noir and No.5 Periwinkle smell similar?

The comparison shows the shared and unique notes and accords of No.18 Bête Noir and No.5 Periwinkle, along with a similarity score based on their accord profiles.

Which lasts longer, No.18 Bête Noir or No.5 Periwinkle?

Longevity and sillage for No.18 Bête Noir and No.5 Periwinkle are scored by Fragplace reviewers and shown side by side in the ratings section of this comparison.

No.18 Bête Noir vs No.5 Periwinkle

Side-by-side fragrance comparison

Similarity Score

61%Similar

Based on accord and note analysis

No.18 Bête Noir vs No.5 Periwinkle: Detailed Comparison

No.18 Bête Noir by Arcadia and No.5 Periwinkle by Arcadia share notable similarities with a 61% similarity score. While they have distinct identities, fragrance enthusiasts who enjoy one may find the other appealing due to their overlapping scent profiles.

Accords Comparison

Both No.18 Bête Noir and No.5 Periwinkle share Woody, Musky accords. No.18 Bête Noir features prominent Earthy, Woody, Powdery notes, while No.5 Periwinkle is characterized by Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Amber accords.

Notes Analysis

These two fragrances share 3 common notes including Amber, Jasmine, Musk. No.18 Bête Noir uniquely features Hyacinth, Iris, Patchouli, while No.5 Periwinkle distinctively includes Bergamot, Lavender, Pine Tree.

The Verdict

When comparing No.18 Bête Noir vs No.5 Periwinkle, both fragrances offer appealing scent profiles with enough similarity to satisfy similar preferences, yet enough distinction to warrant owning both in your collection.