Is Perfume Parlour Plant Black a dupe of Byredo Rose Noir?

Rose Noir EDP

Byredo by Jérôme Epinette Original Statement

Plant Black EDP

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Rose Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2008 Year 2008
££££ Price Tier £
Plant Black Eau de Parfum bottle Plant Black EDP
$508.00+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Fragrance365
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose Noir EDP
Rose Noir is a divisive one. There's a brilliant, moody rose and moss core for some, while for others, it's a sour, fleeting mess. Not a safe blind buy, so sample before committing - your chemistry may vary wildly.
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Our Verdict - Plant Black EDP
A budget take on Byredo's Rose Noir - the same fresh-then-dark damask rose, lifted by grapefruit and freesia and tarnished by mossy musk and labdanum. Plant Black captures that semi-fresh, semi-powdery rose character but reads flatter and shorter-lived than the niche original, the dark mossy edge thinner.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Rose Noir EDP A Plant Black EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose Noir EDP
Plant Black EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 32% vs 100%
Oakmoss 30% vs 33%
Grapefruit 29% vs 50%
Freesia 27% vs 50%
Musk 24% vs 36%
Labdanum 24% vs 30%
Only in Rose Noir
Red Fruits 21% Cardamom 21% Patchouli 20% Lily of the Valley 17% Raspberry 17% Jasmine 17% Violet 17%
Shared Notes
Grapefruit 29% vs 50%
Freesia 27% vs 50%
Only in Rose Noir
Red Fruits 21% Cardamom 21%
Shared Notes
Rose 32% vs 100%
Only in Rose Noir
Lily of the Valley 17% Raspberry 17% Jasmine 17% Violet 17%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 30% vs 33%
Musk 24% vs 36%
Labdanum 24% vs 30%
Only in Rose Noir
Patchouli 20%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Rose Noir Plant Black
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, sensual character, along with reports of decent sillage and longevity from some wearers, makes it an unsuitable choice for the office. However, its sophisticated and mysterious aura is perfectly suited for date nights and special evening events.

Plant Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The fresh-then-mossy rose suits cool spring, autumn and winter, feeling heavy in high summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Dusky and refined, it leans to dates, evenings and dressier occasions over sport or daytime casual.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
74%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Musk, Grapefruit, Rose

Key Differences

Without cardamom and jasmine

Where to buy

Rose Noir EDP
Plant Black EDP
Wide selection Amazon Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront $508.00 Fragrance365 - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) Buy Best Value $508.00 Fragrance365 - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $150.23/fl oz Buy
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Rose Noir EDP

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Plant Black EDP

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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