Is Fragrance World Black Ink a dupe of Lalique Encre Noire?
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.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Lalique Encre Noire, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
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
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.
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Musk, Vetiver, Cypress
Without cashmere wood
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Encre Noire EDT
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Black Ink EDP
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International (4)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work