Encre Noire Eau de Toilette vs No.479 Pheromone 1 Eau de Parfum

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Encre Noire Eau de Toilette bottle Encre Noire EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2006 Year -
£ Price Tier £
No.479 Pheromone 1 Eau de Parfum bottle No.479 Pheromone 1 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Encre Noire EDT
This cult-favourite vetiver bomb is either a gothic masterpiece or a challenging, unwearable mess. It's affordable, distinctive, and certainly not for everyone - prepare for strong opinions, good or bad.
Statement
Our Verdict - No.479 Pheromone 1 EDP
Pheromone 1 is Eden's own single-molecule creation built entirely around Iso E Super, designed to react with individual body chemistry rather than replicate a designer fragrance. Expect a soft, woody-musk aura that's more felt than smelled by the wearer.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Encre Noire EDT
No.479 Pheromone 1 EDP

Notes

Encre Noire
No.479 Pheromone 1

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Only in Encre Noire
Cypress 100%
Only in No.479 Pheromone 1
Iso E Super 100%
Only in Encre Noire
Vetiver 100%
Only in No.479 Pheromone 1
Woody 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 45% vs 55%
Only in Encre Noire
Cashmere Wood 55%
Only in No.479 Pheromone 1
Earthy 44%

Accords

Encre Noire No.479 Pheromone 1
100%
Woody
75%
80%
Aromatic
51%
Musky
60%
54%
Earthy
50%
Woody shared
100%
75%
80%
Musky shared
51%
60%
Earthy shared
54%
50%

Performance

Encre Noire No.479 Pheromone 1
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Encre Noire

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

While some find it professional, its strong, dark, earthy profile can be too polarising for a typical office environment. It works best casually or on dates, especially in cooler weather, as it evokes a mysterious and intriguing aura rather than mass appeal.

No.479 Pheromone 1

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built on woody, musk and earthy - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, earthy, musky

Key Differences

Adds earthy and iso e super, drops cashmere wood and cypress

Where to buy

Encre Noire EDT
No.479 Pheromone 1 EDP
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