Fragrance comparison

Jean Lowe Noir vs Rose J.

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 526 ratings analysed

6 wins

Jean Lowe Noir

Maison Alhambra

4.09486 votes

Rank #1,251 AmberOud

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62%scent match

Closely related

Rose J.

Morph

3.9540 votes

Rank #26,885 RoseOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean Lowe Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jean Lowe Noir
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Rose J.
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jean Lowe Noir6/7

Rose J.1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jean Lowe NoirMaison Alhambra

Rose J.Morph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

486 votes

43%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJean Lowe Noir

SillageJean Lowe Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value49

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

rose53%

balsamic42%

rose100%

oud86%

amber72%

balsamic58%

smoky44%

floral30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both oud, amber and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Incense

Heart

RoseRaspberrySaffronBirch

Base

AmberBenzoinGeranium

Top15-30 mins

Incense

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Resin

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Incense and Rose. Durations are only published for Rose J., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer6

Fall82

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring32

Summer32

Fall100

Winter84

Day71

Night100

Category winnerRose J.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Men17

Unisex61

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#26,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Lowe Noir by Maison Alhambra delivers a dense, resinous profile anchored in incense and dark woods. It leans heavily into oud and spice, offering an intense presence suited for winter evenings and formal wear. The fragrance balances smoky depth with a persistent rose heart, creating a polarizing and strictly masc…

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Morph Rose J. takes the classic pairing of dark florals and woods and softens the edges for everyday comfort. The first spritz brings a puff of dry incense smoke that curls around a sweet, jammy red rose. Rather than hitting you with a punchy medicinal oud, the fragrance settles into smooth amber resin and soft woody …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jean Lowe Noir or Rose J.?

Jean Lowe Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Jean Lowe Noir is rated 4.09/5 from 486 votes; Rose J. is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Jean Lowe Noir for a amber and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Rose J. for a rose and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jean Lowe Noir or Rose J.?

They last about the same: Jean Lowe Noir 80/100, Rose J. 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jean Lowe Noir or Rose J.?

Jean Lowe Noir projects furthest (Jean Lowe Noir 73/100, Rose J. 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jean Lowe Noir and Rose J. smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Rose.

Is Jean Lowe Noir or Rose J. better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose J. is the stronger pick. For winter, Jean Lowe Noir is the stronger pick. Jean Lowe Noir suits daytime wear; Rose J. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jean Lowe Noir and Rose J.?

Jean Lowe Noir has top notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Incense, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, Saffron and Birch, a base of Amber, Benzoin and Geranium. Rose J. has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Resin.