BYREDO Rose Noir
Rose, floral, earthy, musky, woody, warm spicy.
Key Fragrance Notes:
- Top: Cardamom, Freesia, Grapefruit, Red Berries
- Heart: Lily of the Valley, Raspberry, Rose Damascena, Violet, Jasmine
- Base: Moss, Musks, Patchouli, Cistus Labdanum
Rose Noir opens with cardamom, freesia, grapefruit, and red berries before a dense floral heart develops around Damascena rose. Raspberry adds a darker fruitiness while lily of the valley, violet, and jasmine broaden the floral texture. Moss, musk, patchouli, and cistus labdanum pull the drydown toward earthier, warmer territory. The result is rose-centered but deliberately darker and more textured than a clean or delicate floral.
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Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Cardamom, Freesia, Grapefruit, Red Berries
- Heart
- Lily of the Valley, Raspberry, Rose Damascena, Violet, Jasmine
- Base
- Moss, Musks, Patchouli, Cistus Labdanum
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Fragrant Nest
- Perfumer
- Jérôme Epinette
- Release year
- 2008
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Floral
- Expected wear
- Long
- Projection
- Moderate
- Strength
- Strong
- Scent profile
- Rose, Floral, Earthy, Musky, Woody, Warm Spicy
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Cardamom, Freesia, Grapefruit, Red Berries
- Middle
- Lily of the Valley, Raspberry, Rose Damascena, Violet, Jasmine
- Base
- Moss, Musks, Patchouli, Cistus Labdanum
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Rose, Floral, Earthy, Musky, Woody, Warm Spicy
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Spring, Fall, Winter
- Best for
- Date Night, Evening, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Night
- Mood
- Decadent, Dark, Romantic
Warm amber and spice facets give BYREDO Rose Noir a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Moderate projection and a 6–8 hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its decadent, dark, romantic character suits date night, evening, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Rose Noir is a dark rose fragrance that twists Damascena rose away from a conventional romantic floral through spice, tart fruit, moss, patchouli, musk, and labdanum. Cardamom, grapefruit, freesia, and red berries give the opening brightness with a spicy-fruity edge. Rose Damascena dominates the heart while raspberry, violet, jasmine, and lily of the valley make the floral center more layered and slightly unruly. Moss and patchouli darken the drydown with earthy depth, musk adds an animalic skin-like softness, and cistus labdanum brings resinous warmth. It should suit shoppers who want rose with shadow and texture rather than sweetness. The overall effect is decadent, earthy, and deliberately unconventional.