Perle Noire
AvonEau de Toilette1993
Side by side
Perle Noire vs. MCM Obelisk
Perle Noire rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Perle Noire | MCM Obelisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1993 | 1985 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Pierre Subrenat | Arturetto Landi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Perle Noire
Warm Spicy
Floral
Amber
Rose
Woody
MCM Obelisk
Woody
Amber
Green
Aromatic
Powdery
Sweet
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamotLemon
Heart
CarnationFruity NotesSpicy Notes
RosewoodYlang-YlangThymeJasmineRose
Base
Woody NotesRoseOriental NotesClove
AmberBenzoinMossSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Perle Noire | MCM Obelisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
This is for someone who wants a fragrance that announces itself without trying too hard. The green-peach opening is specific, that mix hits rarely and sticks around for hours. Powdery? Yes.MCM Obelisk