Encre Noire Sport EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2026 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Light Blue Pour Homme EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This flanker takes the original Encre Noire's dark, earthy core and splashes it with energising grapefruit and aquatic notes, creating a fresh, moody masterpiece. It's divisive if you hate vetiver, but for everyone else, it's a surprising gem and a blind-buy bargain.
This new Light Blue release is a divisive one. Fans are split between those who love its departure from the original DNA and those who find it a generic YSL Y clone. It's a loud, citrus-forward marine, so definitely try before you buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh-woody profile make it highly versatile for office or casual wear without being intrusive. While 'Sport' is in the name, it's not a typical gym scent; instead, it's refined enough for many daily situations, but perhaps too unique for formal events.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its strong projection and fresh, energetic accords make it ideal for casual wear and sports, especially in warm climates. While some deem it office-appropriate, its loudness pushes it away from formal settings. Reviews highlight its summery, vacation-ready profile.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, citrus
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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