Fragrance comparison

Noire De Mai vs Rose Hubris

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 304 ratings analysed

5 wins

Noire De Mai

Veronique Gabai

4.16146 votes

Rank #30,245 RoseWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Hubris

Ex Nihilo

3.56158 votes

Rank #15,820 RoseMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noire De Mai takes 5 of 8 categories.

Noire De Mai
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose Hubris
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Noire De Mai5/8

Rose Hubris3/8

Ratings & consensus: Noire De Mai
Community sentiment: Noire De Mai
Longevity: Noire De Mai
Sillage & projection: Rose Hubris
Value for money: Noire De Mai
Versatility: Noire De Mai
Note pyramid (duration): Rose Hubris
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Hubris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noire De MaiVeronique Gabai

Rose HubrisEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

3.56/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

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

27%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNoire De MaiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNoire De Mai

SillageRose Hubris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value28

Category winnerNoire De MaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody90%

amber80%

mossy70%

aquatic60%

floral50%

rose100%

musky92%

woody84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both rose, woody and mossy

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

Top15-30 mins

LitchiFenugreek

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose de MaiLabdanum

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossPatchouliMusk

Category winnerRose HubrisLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer51

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNoire De MaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex20

Women75

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

Men5

Unisex29

Women66

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,245

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,820

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRose HubrisHigher 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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Rose Hubris by Ex Nihilo is a crisp, earthy floral that strips away heavy powder in favor of a clean, modern bite. The fragrance opens with a burst of sweet litchi fruit and a hint of warm, nutty fenugreek, creating a tart freshness that immediately grabs your attention. As the scent settles, a lush Rose de Mai takes …

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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 Rose Hubris?

Noire De Mai takes 5 of 8 categories. Noire De Mai is rated 4.16/5 from 146 votes; Rose Hubris is rated 3.56/5 from 158 votes. Choose Noire De Mai for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose Hubris for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noire De Mai or Rose Hubris?

Noire De Mai lasts longest (Noire De Mai 62/100, Rose Hubris 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noire De Mai or Rose Hubris?

Rose Hubris projects furthest (Rose Hubris 66/100, Noire De Mai 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noire De Mai and Rose Hubris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai and Oakmoss.

Is Noire De Mai or Rose Hubris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Noire De Mai is the stronger pick. For winter, Noire De Mai is the stronger pick. Noire De Mai suits daytime wear; Rose Hubris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noire De Mai and Rose Hubris?

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. Rose Hubris has top notes of Litchi and Fenugreek, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Labdanum, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Musk.