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Encre Noire Eau de Toilette bottle Encre Noire EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year -
£ Price Tier £
Quick Florence Eau de Parfum bottle Quick Florence EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Encre Noire EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Quick Florence EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Gucci Rush - a woody fragrance led by Cypress, Lavender, with aromatic depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Encre Noire EDT
Quick Florence EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cypress 100% vs 53%
Only in Quick Florence
Lavender 47%
Only in Encre Noire
Vetiver 100%
Only in Quick Florence
Cedar 54% Juniper 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 45% vs 38%
Only in Encre Noire
Cashmere Wood 55%
Only in Quick Florence
Patchouli 33% Sandalwood 29%

Accords

Encre Noire Quick Florence
100%
Woody
90%
80%
Aromatic
78%
51%
Musky
66%
54%
Earthy
Amber
54%
Woody shared
100%
90%
Aromatic shared
80%
78%
Musky shared
51%
66%
54%
54%

Performance

Encre Noire Quick Florence
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Encre Noire

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

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.

Quick Florence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, aromatic signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Encre Noire EDT
Quick Florence EDP
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