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    Perle Noire vs. Rouge Hermès

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Perle Noire peaks in fall, while Rouge Hermès belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Perle Noire vs. Rouge Hermès
    Perle NoireRouge Hermès
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19932000
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Pierre SubrenatAkiko Kamei
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Perle Noire

    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Amber
    Rose
    Woody

    Rouge Hermès

    Woody
    Powdery
    Rose
    Yellow Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Iris

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    RoseYlang-YlangIris
    Heart
    CarnationFruity NotesSpicy Notes
    SandalwoodAmberVanillaCedar
    Base
    Woody NotesRoseOriental NotesClove
    Spicy NotesMyrtle

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Perle Noire vs. Rouge Hermès
    Perle NoireRouge Hermès
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The clove is not a suggestion here. It's the first word, spoken firmly, before the rose and carnation pull it back toward warmth. Built for someone who knows exactly what they want.Perle Noire
    It doesn't care that minimalist perfumery was winning in 2000. Rouge Hermès arrived bold and never apologized. That vintage powdery character either draws you in or confuses you.Rouge Hermès