Encre Noire
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Wood Flake
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.
This one's divisive: a clean, powdery hug of a woody scent for some, a bar of old-fashioned rose soap for others. Don't expect a Tam Dao dupe; this is its own subtle, musky creature, designed to be discovered rather than announced.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 1% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 18% | 6% |
| Sweet | 6% | 15% |
| Warm | 3% | 4% |
| Woody | 58% | 50% |
| Earthy | 15% | 12% |
| Animalic | 14% | 6% |
| Fresh | 15% | 8% |
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its subtle projection and clean, woody-powdery profile make it ideal for office wear and casual outings where a gentle scent is preferred. The lack of strong sillage, a common trait in Japanese perfumery, means it won't overwhelm, though it might be too understated for a formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Musky accords and Vetiver, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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