Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum vs Malbec Eau de Parfum

Encre Noire A L'Extreme

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2004
£	Price Tier	££

Malbec

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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 - Malbec Eau de Parfum

Malbec by O Boticário is a divisive beast: some love its unique woody-wine character, others find it shockingly harsh and overdone. If you're outside Brazil, it offers a distinct, masculine scent that's far from generic, but don't blind buy; this one demands a try.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	10%
Floral	5%	1%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	9%	8%
Sweet	13%	13%
Warm	13%	14%
Woody	39%	35%
Earthy	23%	25%
Animalic	1%	7%
Fresh	12%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Malbec EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 24% vs 8%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Cypress 41% Elemi 34%

Only in Malbec Eau de Parfum

Cedar 16% Incense 12% Pepper 11% Lime 10% Mandarin 9% Redcurrant Leaf 9% Violet Leaf 8% Lemon 8% Cardamom 8%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 41% Incense 37% Orris 22%

Only in Malbec Eau de Parfum

Cedar 42% Patchouli 30% Sandalwood 28%

Shared Notes

Benzoin 34% vs 22%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 33% Patchouli 33%

Only in Malbec Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 34% Amber 24% Musk 20%

Accords

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum Malbec Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

86%

Aromatic

52%

58%

Warm Spicy

71%

68%

Amber

69%

Citrus

68%

61%

Balsamic

49%

58%

Earthy

56%

Mossy

54%

46%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Smoky

Powdery

50%

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

86%

52%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

71%

Amber shared

68%

69%

Citrus

68%

Balsamic shared

61%

49%

Earthy shared

58%

56%

Mossy

54%

Fresh Spicy shared

46%

52%

Smoky

52%

Powdery

50%

Performance

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum Malbec 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.

Malbec Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its strong woody and spicy accords, coupled with good projection and longevity, make it suitable for mature casual wear and dates, but perhaps too intense for formal events or sports. Some reviews suggest it can work for the office, especially in cooler weather, but a light hand is crucial.