Fragrance comparison

Jardin Anglais vs Rose Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,705 ratings analysed

Jardin Anglais

Houbigant

3.899 votes

Rank #55,799 RoseWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Noir

Byredo

3.761,696 votes

Rank #2,168 RoseMossy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Jardin Anglais
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Noir
Choose it for a rose and mossy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Jardin Anglais2/4

Rose Noir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Noir
Sillage & projection: Jardin Anglais
Value for money: Jardin Anglais
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Jardin AnglaisHoubigant

Rose NoirByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

3.76/ 5 · 1,696 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,455 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRose Noir

SillageJardin Anglais

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value35

Category winnerJardin AnglaisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

mossy91%

floral83%

musky74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both rose, musky and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink PepperRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseMay RoseBalsam FirViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliMuskCashmeranSandalwood

Top

GrapefruitFreesiaRed BerriesCardamom

Heart

Damask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberryJasmineViolet

Base

MossMuskLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Damask Rose, Violet and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Jardin Anglais, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 8%

Men3

Unisex40

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,799

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Category winnerRose NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Jardin Anglais puts a green, pine-tinted spin on traditional rose floral perfumes. The first blast brings sparkling bergamot and crackling pink pepper, cut by a juicy flash of tart raspberry that keeps the citrus from feeling dry. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into velvety Damask rose and May …

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Rose Noir is a moody, unisex floral that moves beyond typical garden scents. It opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and cardamom before settling into a deep, earthy Damask rose. Perfect for cool autumn evenings, this fragrance offers a sophisticated, slightly gothic profile for those who find traditional rose scent…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jardin Anglais or Rose Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jardin Anglais is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Rose Noir is rated 3.76/5 from 1,696 votes. Choose Jardin Anglais for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Noir for a rose and mossy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jardin Anglais or Rose Noir?

Rose Noir lasts longest (Rose Noir 69/100, Jardin Anglais 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin Anglais or Rose Noir?

Jardin Anglais projects furthest (Jardin Anglais 75/100, Rose Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jardin Anglais and Rose Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, musky and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Damask Rose, Violet and Patchouli.

Is Jardin Anglais or Rose Noir better for summer or winter?

Jardin Anglais suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin Anglais and Rose Noir?

Jardin Anglais has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmeran. Rose Noir has top notes of Grapefruit, Freesia, Red Berries and Cardamom, heart notes of Damask Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli.