Encre Noire Sport
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2006 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Kenzo Homme Fresh
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Which Should You Buy?
This flanker takes the original Encre Noire's dark, earthy core and splashes it with energising grapefruit and aquatic notes, creating a fresh, moody masterpiece. It's divisive if you hate vetiver, but for everyone else, it's a surprising gem and a blind-buy bargain.
Kenzo Homme Fresh is a divisive one. Some find it a timeless, fresh take on a classic, perfect for summer. Others dismiss it as dated, confusing, and anything but 'fresh', with poor performance to boot. Approach with an open mind, or prepare for disappointment.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 23% | 21% |
| Floral | 5% | 1% |
| Fruity | 3% | 4% |
| Green | 13% | 12% |
| Sweet | 6% | 4% |
| Warm | 9% | 0% |
| Woody | 31% | 37% |
| Earthy | 9% | 22% |
| Animalic | 8% | 8% |
| Fresh | 24% | 23% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh-woody profile make it highly versatile for office or casual wear without being intrusive. While 'Sport' is in the name, it's not a typical gym scent; instead, it's refined enough for many daily situations, but perhaps too unique for formal events.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, woody, and slightly casual vibe makes it suitable for everyday wear and sport. However, the divisive scent profile and occasionally-complained about projection might make it less ideal for formal settings or intimate dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Musk, Grapefruit notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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