Encre Noire
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black Ink
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 18% | 18% |
| Sweet | 6% | 5% |
| Warm | 3% | 1% |
| Woody | 58% | 46% |
| Earthy | 15% | 15% |
| Animalic | 14% | 25% |
| Fresh | 15% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
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
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
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Musky accords and Cypress, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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