Rose Noir

Rose Noir is an enigmatic fragrance that reimagines the quintessential symbol of love – the rose – into a form that's both intoxicatingly decadent and wildly untamed. This scent delves deep into the heart of the Damascena rose, twisting its traditional beauty into something more mysterious, more primal. It's a scent that dances on the edge of darkness, where the purity of the rose meets the allure of the night.

The fragrance begins with an unexpected fusion of cardamom, freesia, grapefruit, and red berries. These top notes spark with a vibrant, spicy freshness, setting the stage for a journey into the unknown. The freesia and grapefruit add a burst of crispness, while the cardamom and red berries introduce a hint of forbidden sweetness, hinting at the complex layers to follow.

At its heart, Rose Noir unfolds with the lush opulence of rose Damascena, enveloped by the soft, seductive whispers of lily of the valley, raspberry, violet, and jasmine. This floral heart is at once familiar and entirely new, with the rose's innate romance darkened by the richer, more sensual tones of raspberry and violet. The jasmine adds depth, enhancing the rose's complexity, turning it into a symbol of passion that's both pure and profaned.

The base of the fragrance anchors the scent in a bed of moss, musks, patchouli, and cistus labdanum. This foundation is earthy and deep, evoking the untamed wilderness where beauty and danger intertwine. The moss and patchouli provide a grounding earthiness, while the musks and labdanum add a layer of mysterious warmth, wrapping the scent in a cloak of dark allure.

Rose Noir challenges and seduces, a testament to the rose's enduring power to captivate the senses. It's a scent for those who are drawn to the beauty of the night, to love stories written in shadows, and to flowers that bloom in the darkness.

Notes:
Top: Cardamom, Freesia, Grapefruit, Red Berries
Heart: Lily of the Valley, Raspberry, Rose Damascena, Violet, Jasmine
Base: Moss, Musks, Patchouli, Cistus Labdanum

We've smelled almost every Byredo fragrance there is. It's easy to see why the Stockholm-based brand is so popular; in addition to the incredibly chic and minimal packaging, the unisex scents are as unique as they come yet undoubtedly wearable and intriguing as well. Trust us—everyone will ask you what scent you're wearing when you spray on Byredo, and anything you buy from the brand is worthy of the price tag, but we're here to help you save a few buck with these these dupes (there are so many good ones to choose from).

This is our interpretation of Rose Noir by Byredo. We are not affiliated in any way with Byredo.