Encre Noire EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2006 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black Ink EDP
Black Ink is a very close clone of Encre Noire, sharing almost identical accords and notes. However, Encre Noire wins due to its price. While Black Ink is an EDP, supposedly offering more longevity, the original Encre Noire is already a beast performer for the price. The minor differences in composition aren't worth the extra cost of the dupe. Unless the original is completely unavailable, there's little reason to choose Black Ink over the Lalique. Encre Noire is the more distinctive and cost-effective choice.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original, iconic vetiver experience.
- You appreciate a dark, unique, and challenging scent.
- You're on a budget but want a high-impact fragrance.
- You want a fragrance that will spark strong opinions.
- Encre Noire is completely unavailable in your region.
- You prefer a slightly smoother, less challenging opening.
- You find Encre Noire too harsh and need to soften it.
- You prefer a higher concentration (EDP) for peace of mind.
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.
Seriously, just buy Encre Noire. This clone is a bit pointless when the original is so affordable and does the job so well. You'll spend more time explaining this is a dupe than actually enjoying it.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
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Occasions
Its intensely woody and earthy profile makes it a bit too bold for a typical office setting. This fragrance sits better in cooler, more composed environments, lending itself to evening wear or formal occasions where its distinctive character can make an impression without overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, earthy
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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