Rose En Noir by Miller Harris

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Rose En Noir by Miller Harris is an oriental floral scent where warm spices like cumin, coriander, and black pepper mingle with floral rose and violet leaf, all underpinned by smoky tobacco and earthy patchouli. The fragrance balances aromatic spice and rich florals with a dark, leathery depth, creating a sophisticated and complex profile. Those drawn to its intriguing spice-floral blend with a touch of smokiness should focus on fragrances featuring cumin, patchouli, black pepper, and tobacco for a similar experience.

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Vanuatu

Vanuatu by Sora Dora £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cumin
  • papyrus
  • patchouli
  • sandalwood
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • green
  • woody

This extrait is named for the archipelagic country in the South Pacific Ocean, source of the sandalwood in the base. Vanuatu is a lively, confident blend of spices (black pepper, cardamom, cumin) dappled across characterful woody materials (sandalwood, patchouli, cedar and papyrus). Putting meat on the bones is fig milk, with violet leaves adding sharp sparkle. A fragrance for unexpected adventures.

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Spice Must Flow

Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • ginger
  • incense
  • patchouli
  • rose
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

The Orange Extraordinaire collection.

An homage to the role of spices in Western perfumery, history and culture. Naturally it’s a majestic aromatic flow of cinnamon and ginger, with numerous sparks of pepper and a rich incense background.

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Moon Coat

Moon Coat by Space Fluid £230.00

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  • Key notes:
  • coffee
  • cognac
  • coriander
  • immortelle
  • patchouli
  • suede
  • tobacco
  • wine
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #smoky
  • #ultra niche
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

Moonlight on wet cobblestones. A bottle of white wine in the pocket of a suede coat. White flowers and kissed skin. Cherries and cigarette smoke linger on warm hair. The punks are in charge.

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Lost In Translation

Lost In Translation by Maison Matine £60.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • leather
  • rosewood
  • tobacco
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

A bait-and-switch perfume that starts sharp and clean with juniper and crisp, metallic violet leaves. Then comes the gentle abyss: a faded haze of tobacco, patchouli and leather swirled with white tea and musk. The message might be lost in translation, but all meaning will be found in the fragrance.

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White

White by Comme Des Garcons £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • cloves
  • coriander
  • lily-of-the-valley
  • marigold
  • nutmeg
  • rose
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy

White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.

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ARA(GON)

ARA(GON) by Mallo £220.00

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  • Key notes:
  • coumarin
  • cumin
  • incense
  • lavender
  • oakmoss
  • thyme
  • wormwood
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • leather
  • vintage/old school

Aragon is an olfactory tribute to the Aragon region of Spain, the birthplace of Mallo. A unique aromatic fougere, the scent showcases local aromatic plant extracts from cypress, basil, thyme, rosemary and artemisia. Added to this busy mix is the pipirigallo flower, exclusive to the region. The scent is rounded off by mossy, resinous elements for a warm, enveloping feel.

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Kamel Oud

Kamel Oud by Sora Dora £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • animalic notes
  • cade
  • cardamom
  • cumin
  • elemi
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • leather
  • oud
  • saffron
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

Kamel was the friend who entrusted Sora Dora founder Antoine with the secrets of the oriental olfactory universe, embodied in this namesake perfume. Built around the clean woodiness of Laotian oud, this extrait contrasts the dirty spice of cumin with sweet raspberry and syrupy rose. Smoky and spicy, Kamel Oud will enhance your next 1001 days and 1001 nights.

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King Cobra

King Cobra by Zoologist £200.00

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  • Key notes:
  • camphor
  • cannabis
  • cumin
  • damp earth accord
  • leather
  • mandarin
  • petrichor
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Intoxicating aromas of exotic greenery infuse the ancient Indian forest. Yet a snake on the trail of its next meal can isolate the scent of a plump rat. But a flick of its slithering tail betrays the snake, sending the rodent darting away. Thwarted, the snake curls back upon itself, only to feel the cool touch of a menacing shadow of a towering King Cobra witnessing its failure. Now the predator becomes prey and there’s no escape. Intent on a breakfast devoured whole and without mercy, the hooded king strikes. Fangs sink deep, their venom coursing through the body of the snake. Instantly paralyzing heart and lungs, the toxins set to work dissolving the flesh from the inside out.

King Cobra from Zoologist is driven by danger and a desire to dominate. It hypnotizes with camphorous notes of Ganja and petitgrain, radiating coils of aromatic spices and damp mossy soil around a body heavy with incense. Finally, after shedding a delicate green leather, the powerful king ascends to his throne. A coronation of scent, King Cobra gives you license to rule.

Perfumer: Prin Lomros

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Perilla Peach & Ginger

Perilla Peach & Ginger by NuWilds £80.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cumin
  • gardenia
  • ginger
  • lime
  • milky nuance
  • peach
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #savory
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • leather
  • vintage/old school

Perilla Peach & Ginger is inspired by a Hunan summer drink of lime, herbs and honeyed fruit, served in a green glass jar as a little ritual against the heat. This vivid EdP opens on a lively burst of Thai lime and aromatic perilla leaf (shiso), layered with warm ginger and ripe peach. Gentle gardenia melts into a clean trail of white musk and warm labdanum.

Perfumer: Liu Yang

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Rien

Rien by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • aldehydes
  • animalic notes
  • chypre
  • cumin
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • leather
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • transparent

Rien ('nothing' in French) is a beautiful animalic chypre, with an aldehydic (rather than classic citrus) opening and seriously naughty leathery vibes provided by the cumin and labdanum duo.  Also check this perfume out if you like frankincense in bold oriental interpretation. 

About Rose En Noir by Miller Harris

How does Rose En Noir differ from these similar fragrances?
Rose En Noir combines spicy notes like cumin and black pepper with floral rose and violet leaf, layered over smoky tobacco and patchouli. While many similar fragrances share some of these notes, Rose En Noir uniquely balances its oriental floral and smoky leather facets, which not all alternatives replicate.
What notes are most prominent in Rose En Noir?
The most prominent notes include cumin, coriander, lemon, rose, tobacco, violet leaf, black pepper, and patchouli. The interplay of spicy, floral, and smoky accords defines its oriental floral character.
Which fragrances here are best for someone who prefers less smoky scents?
Fragrances like Vanuatu, SAUGE, and Orchid Mantis tend to have a cleaner, fresher profile with less emphasis on smoky or leathery notes, making them suitable options for those avoiding heavy smokiness.