Fragrance comparison

Renshaw vs Rose Noir

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,697 ratings analysed

2 wins

Renshaw

Murdock London

4.001 votes

Rank #64,222 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Noir

Byredo

3.761,696 votes

Rank #2,278 RoseMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Renshaw takes 2 of 3 categories.

Renshaw
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Noir
Choose it for a rose and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Renshaw2/3

Rose Noir1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Renshaw
Sillage & projection: Renshaw
Value for money: Not scored
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

RenshawMurdock London

Rose NoirByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRenshaw

SillageRenshaw

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value35

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

citrus69%

violet61%

rose100%

mossy91%

floral83%

musky74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both musky and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyBig StrawberryJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskWhite Woods

Top

GrapefruitFreesiaRed BerriesCardamom

Heart

Damask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberryJasmineViolet

Base

MossMuskLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Renshaw, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 37%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 10%

Men3

Unisex40

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Category winnerRose NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murdock London Renshaw brings a bright splash of Sicilian bergamot and bitter grapefruit across crisp garden florals. The initial spray crackles with energetic citrus oil before unfolding into creamy gardenia petals, soft violet, and an unexpected hint of sweet summer strawberry. It dries down into clean white woods a…

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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, Renshaw or Rose Noir?

Renshaw takes 2 of 3 categories. Renshaw is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Noir is rated 3.76/5 from 1,696 votes. Choose Renshaw for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Noir for a rose and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Renshaw or Rose Noir?

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

Which projects more, Renshaw or Rose Noir?

Renshaw projects furthest (Renshaw 70/100, Rose Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Renshaw and Rose Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Renshaw or Rose Noir better for summer or winter?

Renshaw suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Renshaw and Rose Noir?

Renshaw has top notes of Grapefruit and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Big Strawberry, a base of Musk and White Woods. 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.