Fragrance comparison

Noire De Mai vs A Rose by Many Names

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

Noire De Mai

Veronique Gabai

4.16146 votes

Rank #30,245 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

A Rose by Many Names

Aromas de Salazar

3.4219 votes

Rank #58,277 RoseTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Rose by Many Names takes 3 of 5 categories.

Noire De Mai
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
A Rose by Many Names
Choose it for a rose and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Noire De Mai2/5

A Rose by Many Names3/5

Ratings & consensus: Noire De Mai
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Rose by Many Names
Sillage & projection: A Rose by Many Names
Value for money: A Rose by Many Names
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noire De Mai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noire De MaiVeronique Gabai

A Rose by Many NamesAromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

3.42/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerNoire De MaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

27%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

146 votes

42%Love

11%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

21%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityA Rose by Many Names

SillageA Rose by Many Names

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value47

Category winnerA Rose by Many NamesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody90%

amber80%

mossy70%

aquatic60%

floral50%

rose100%

tobacco92%

oud84%

leather77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Dew Drop

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose de MaiSea Notes

Base5-8 hrs

AmberWoody NotesOakmoss

Top

Blood OrangeBergamotCurry Tree

Heart

Bulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseRose de MaiTobaccoBulgarian Light TobaccoLiatris

Base

Assam OudCastoreumLeatherWhite MuskVirginia CedarOakmossAmberHoney

InformationalShared notesRose de Mai, Amber and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Noire De Mai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer51

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night53

Spring43

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex20

Women75

Casual 34%Work 31%Date 24%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex82

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,245

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,277

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoire De MaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Morning dew hits first. Veronique Gabai Noire De Mai sets fresh Rose de Mai petals against salty sea notes and damp earth, avoiding the powdery sweetness common to traditional rose perfumes. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the bright floral sheen gives way to dark oakmoss, amber, and dry cedar wood, grounding t…

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Michael Salazar crafts a dense, dark floral in A Rose by Many Names. The scent pairs tart blood orange and green curry leaf with a heavy heart of Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose, and dark tobacco. Base notes of Assam oud, castoreum, and raw leather add a gritty, animalic depth. Built for cold evening wear, it leans bold…

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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, Noire De Mai or A Rose by Many Names?

A Rose by Many Names takes 3 of 5 categories. Noire De Mai is rated 4.16/5 from 146 votes; A Rose by Many Names is rated 3.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose Noire De Mai for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose A Rose by Many Names for a rose and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noire De Mai or A Rose by Many Names?

A Rose by Many Names lasts longest (A Rose by Many Names 76/100, Noire De Mai 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noire De Mai or A Rose by Many Names?

A Rose by Many Names projects furthest (A Rose by Many Names 75/100, Noire De Mai 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noire De Mai and A Rose by Many Names smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai, Amber and Oakmoss.

Is Noire De Mai or A Rose by Many Names better for summer or winter?

Noire De Mai suits daytime wear; A Rose by Many Names suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noire De Mai and A Rose by Many Names?

Noire De Mai has top notes of Dew Drop, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Woody Notes and Oakmoss. A Rose by Many Names has top notes of Blood Orange, Bergamot and Curry Tree, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose, Rose de Mai and Tobacco, a base of Assam Oud, Castoreum, Leather and White Musk.