Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum vs Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Encre Noire A L'Extreme

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	1994
£	Price Tier	££££

Un Bois Sepia

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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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

A 1994 Sheldrake cypress-vetiver composition that reads as Lutens' take on the early-90s masculine barbershop register - cool woody-aromatic on top, with opoponax and patchouli adding a quieter resinous depth underneath. Niche-priced but conventional in character.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	10%
Floral	5%	5%
Fruity	0%	5%
Green	9%	65%
Sweet	13%	15%
Warm	13%	40%
Woody	39%	95%
Earthy	23%	55%
Animalic	1%	10%
Fresh	12%	55%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Encre Noire A L'Extreme EdP

Un Bois Sepia EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cypress 41% vs 55%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Elemi 34% Bergamot 25%

Only in Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 44%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 41% Incense 37% Orris 22%

Only in Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Opoponax 50% Patchouli 50%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 33% vs 56%

Patchouli 32% vs 44%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 34%

Accords

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

86%

Aromatic

55%

68%

Amber

25%

61%

Balsamic

30%

58%

Warm Spicy

25%

58%

Earthy

30%

52%

Smoky

46%

Fresh Spicy

Patchouli

30%

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

86%

55%

Amber shared

68%

25%

Balsamic shared

61%

30%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

25%

Earthy shared

58%

30%

Smoky

52%

Fresh Spicy

46%

Patchouli

30%

Performance

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

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.

Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Cypress and vetiver open cool and aromatic, fitting spring and autumn naturally; the resinous warmth of opoponax-patchouli keeps it wearable in winter but never feels heavy in summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

An aromatic woody composition in the barbershop register - well suited to office, casual daytime, and formal daytime wear. Date wear is viable but the conventional masculine character reads safe rather than statement.