Fragrance comparison

Rose J. vs Jean Lowe Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 526 ratings analysed

Rose J.

Morph

3.9540 votes

Rank #26,885 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Jean Lowe Noir

Maison Alhambra

4.09486 votes

Rank #1,250 AmberOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean Lowe Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rose J.
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
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.1/7

Jean Lowe Noir6/7

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

Rose J.Morph

Jean Lowe NoirMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%

4.09/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

486 votes

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityJean Lowe Noir

SillageJean Lowe Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value87

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud86%

amber72%

balsamic58%

smoky44%

floral30%

amber100%

oud88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

rose53%

balsamic42%

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

Top15-30 mins

Incense

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Resin

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Incense

Heart

RoseRaspberrySaffronBirch

Base

AmberBenzoinGeranium

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer32

Fall100

Winter84

Day71

Night100

Spring22

Summer6

Fall82

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerRose J.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex61

Women22

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerJean Lowe NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Rose J. or Jean Lowe Noir?

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

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

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

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

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

Do Rose J. and Jean Lowe Noir smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Rose J. has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Resin. 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.