Fragrance comparison

Poème Noir vs Roccobarocco

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Poème Noir

Sylhouette Parfums

4.1537 votes

Rank #19,747 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Roccobarocco

3.8677 votes

Rank #12,197 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Poème Noir
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Roccobarocco
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Poème Noir3/7

Roccobarocco3/7

Ratings & consensus: Poème Noir
Community sentiment: Poème Noir
Longevity: Poème Noir
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Roccobarocco
Versatility: Roccobarocco
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roccobarocco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poème NoirSylhouette Parfums

RoccobaroccoRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 91%

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerPoème NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

34%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerPoème NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPoème Noir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value69

Category winnerRoccobaroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

whiskey84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TuberoseNight Blooming JasmineWhiskeyInkTobaccoOakmossCarnationMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotPeachGreen NotesLemon

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidRoseNarcissus

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberMuskVanillaCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Oakmoss, Carnation and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring74

Summer35

Fall74

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,747

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#12,197

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRoccobaroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poème Noir by Sylhouette Parfums is a dark, atmospheric floral scent featuring aged whiskey, tuberose, and ink. It suits those seeking a complex, mysterious fragrance for crisp autumn evenings. The composition balances white florals against smoky tobacco, creating a sharp and refined experience on the skin that linger…

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Roccobarocco for women is a dense, golden floral released in 1987. It pairs a bright, citrus-forward opening with a lush, heavy heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. The base brings significant warmth through sandalwood and benzoin, creating a scent that feels particularly at home in crisp, festive winter weather. It off…

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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, Poème Noir or Roccobarocco?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Poème Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 37 votes; Roccobarocco is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes. Choose Poème Noir for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Roccobarocco for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poème Noir or Roccobarocco?

Poème Noir lasts longest (Poème Noir 85/100, Roccobarocco 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poème Noir or Roccobarocco?

Projection is very close: Poème Noir 75/100, Roccobarocco 75/100 for sillage.

Do Poème Noir and Roccobarocco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Oakmoss, Carnation and Musk.

Is Poème Noir or Roccobarocco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roccobarocco is the stronger pick. For winter, Poème Noir is the stronger pick. Poème Noir suits evening wear; Roccobarocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poème Noir and Roccobarocco?

Poème Noir features Tuberose, Night Blooming Jasmine, Whiskey, Ink and Tobacco. Roccobarocco has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.