Rosa Noir
MOR2015
Side by side
Rosa Noir vs. Velvet Orchid
Is Rosa Noir better than Velvet Orchid?
Velvet Orchid rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Sandalwood
floralwoodywarm spicypowderyvanillaamber
This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Rosa Noir and Velvet Orchid?
| Rosa Noir | Velvet Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Antoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Rosa Noir and Velvet Orchid smell?
Rosa Noir
Floral
Rose
Woody
Warm Spicy
Musky
Powdery
Aromatic
Vanilla
Velvet Orchid
Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Honey
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Rosa Noir and Velvet Orchid share?
Top
FreesiaPetitgrain
HoneyVanillaMandarin orange OrpurBergamot
Heart
RoseCarnationLily of the Valley
Cattleya orchidJasmine absoluteMagnoliaNeroliOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanMuskSandalwood
Myrrh OrpurLabdanumSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Rosa Noir or Velvet Orchid?
| Rosa Noir | Velvet Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Rosa Noir and Velvet Orchid?
Most rose fragrances whisper. Rosa Noir leans in close, then stays. This is the rose that walks into a room first. The one that lingers after you've left.Rosa Noir
Velvet Orchid walks the line between opulent and approachable. It is Black Orchid's softer sibling, designed for those who want the Tom Ford world without the full darkness.Velvet Orchid
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