Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum vs Red Vetiver Eau de Parfum

Encre Noire A L'Extreme

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2008
£	Price Tier	££

Red Vetiver

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

This is a masterpiece dark woody vetiver for the price, a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. Lalique delivers niche-level quality on a budget, though some batches seem to struggle with longevity. It's not a crowd-pleaser, but if you like gothic forests and contemplation, you're in for a treat.

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Our Verdict - Red Vetiver Eau de Parfum

If you're after a Terre d'Hermes EDT alternative with serious oomph, Montale Red Vetiver is your ticket. Expect a bolder, spicier take on the classic vetiver-citrus profile, though there's some debate over new batch performance.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	16%
Floral	5%	0%
Fruity	0%	2%
Green	9%	6%
Sweet	13%	6%
Warm	13%	19%
Woody	39%	38%
Earthy	23%	27%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	12%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Encre Noire A L'Extreme EdP

Red Vetiver EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Cypress 41% Elemi 34% Bergamot 25%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Cypress 41% Elemi 34% Bergamot 25%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 41% vs 24%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Incense 37% Orris 22%

Only in Red Vetiver Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 19% Pepper 17% Cedar 15% Patchouli 12% Peru Balsam 12%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 34% Sandalwood 33% Patchouli 33%

Accords

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum Red Vetiver Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

86%

Aromatic

76%

46%

Fresh Spicy

70%

68%

Amber

58%

Earthy

65%

Citrus

65%

61%

Balsamic

48%

58%

Warm Spicy

49%

52%

Smoky

Patchouli

45%

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

86%

76%

Fresh Spicy shared

46%

70%

Amber

68%

Earthy shared

58%

65%

Citrus

65%

Balsamic shared

61%

48%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

49%

Smoky

52%

Patchouli

45%

Performance

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum Red Vetiver Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

This scent's dark, bold, and resinous character, combined with reports of moderate projection, makes it less suitable for a typical office environment. However, its sophisticated and mysterious nature is well-suited for casual outings or evening wear, with some finding it appropriate for dates or even layering for formal events. It's definitely not one for the gym.

Red Vetiver Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its robust projection and long-lasting nature, particularly in older batches, make it less ideal for the office but great for casual and date settings. The woody, spicy accords lend themselves well to everyday wear, but it's perhaps too loud for very formal events or high-intensity sport.