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    Rose Noir vs. Virgin Island Water

    Rose Noir by Alexandria Fragrances bottle

    Rose Noir

    Alexandria Fragrances
    Eau de Parfum2017
    Very similar
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    Virgin Island Water rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Rose Noir projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rose Noir vs. Virgin Island Water
    Rose NoirVirgin Island Water
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerHany Hafez
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rose Noir

    Citrus
    Woody
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Green

    Virgin Island Water

    Citrus
    Coconut
    White Floral
    Tropical
    Sweet
    Musky
    Patchouli
    Vanilla

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LimeBergamot
    Key LimeBergamotTropical Fruits
    Heart
    RoseOrange BlossomGalbanumAngelicaNutmegGingerSaffron
    Coconut MilkCoconut WaterJasmineWhite Flowers
    Base
    SandalwoodIncenseVanillaMuskPine Tree
    Tonka BeanWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rose Noir vs. Virgin Island Water
    Rose NoirVirgin Island Water
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The thing about rose in perfumery is that it usually apologizes for itself. Rose Noir doesn't. It's a rose fragrance that leans into its character with conviction, and commits.Rose Noir
    The Creed price tag makes people hesitate. Fair enough. But Virgin Island Water earns it differently than most, not with complexity, but with restraint. It's tropical without tipping into pool party.Virgin Island Water

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Rose Noir vs. Virgin Island Water
    Rose NoirVirgin Island Water
    0.27 oz$29.39fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$200.95fragranceshop
    3.3 oz$234.95fragranceshop

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