Byredo Rose Noir EDP

Description

Byredo's original Rose Noir, released in 2008, takes the classic Damascena rose and gives it a darker, more sensual edge. Grapefruit, freesia, and cardamom open bright before a full rose heart (raspberry, jasmine, violet, lily-of-the-valley) settles into a mossy, musky base of patchouli and labdanum. It's one of Byredo's earliest releases, credited to longtime house collaborator Jérôme Epinette.

Scent Character

• Floral: 34%
• Fresh: 25%
• Earthy/Resinous: 17%
• Woody: 12%
• Spicy: 8%
• Sweet: 4%

Translation: a bright, fruity-floral rose deepened with mossy, resinous patchouli rather than a heavy classic rose.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Grapefruit, Freesia, Red Berries, Cardamom

Heart: Damask Rose, Raspberry, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet

Base: Moss, Patchouli, Musk, Cistus (Labdanum)

Performance

• Longevity: reviewer accounts vary widely (some report 6–8 hours, others 10-plus) but the consensus is moderate-to-good performance
• Sillage: noticeable projection for the first 3–4 hours before settling close to skin

Best Occasions & Season

• Year-round rose lover's everyday wear, office-appropriate, transitional seasons
• Skip for: those wanting a linear, single-note rose soliflore. This one shifts a lot from opening to dry-down

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
House: Byredo
Launched: 2008

Try Before You Commit

This listing offers Rose Noir in sample sizes: 1mL for $5.99, 5mL for $23.99, and 10mL for $42.99, a low-risk way to try Byredo's original rose.

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FAQ

Is this unisex?
Yes.

Does it contain real oud?
No. The depth comes from moss, patchouli, and labdanum, not agarwood.

How is this different from Rose of No Man's Land?
Rose Noir is darker and mossier; Rose of No Man's Land leans brighter, built around Turkey red rose and raspberry.

What's the longevity like?
Moderate-to-good: reviewer reports range from 6 to over 10 hours.