Fragrance comparison

Rose Noir vs Sayonara

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,704 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose Noir

Byredo

3.761,696 votes

Rank #2,411 RoseMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Sayonara

Chlorophylla

4.388 votes

Rank #51,518 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rose Noir
Choose it for a rose and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sayonara
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Rose Noir3/4

Sayonara1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Noir
Sillage & projection: Rose Noir
Value for money: Sayonara
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

Rose NoirByredo

SayonaraChlorophylla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 1,696 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 31%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,455 votes

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRose Noir

SillageRose Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSayonaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

mossy91%

floral83%

musky74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitFreesiaRed BerriesCardamom

Heart

Damask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberryJasmineViolet

Base

MossMuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top

BergamotLemonRaspberryPetitgrain

Heart

JasmineVioletOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Raspberry, Jasmine and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex40

Women57

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Overall rank#51,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Sayonara by Chlorophylla is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Sayonara was launched in 2015. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Raspberry and Petitgrain; middle notes are Jasmine, Violet, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Patchouli, Musk, Cedar and Moss. It opens with Bergamot, Lemon. The heart moves in…

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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 Noir or Sayonara?

Rose Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose Noir is rated 3.76/5 from 1,696 votes; Sayonara is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Rose Noir for a rose and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sayonara for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Noir or Sayonara?

Rose Noir lasts longest (Rose Noir 69/100, Sayonara 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Noir or Sayonara?

Rose Noir projects furthest (Rose Noir 61/100, Sayonara 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Noir and Sayonara smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Raspberry, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Rose Noir or Sayonara better for summer or winter?

Sayonara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Noir and Sayonara?

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. Sayonara has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Raspberry and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Cedar and Moss.