Encre Noire Sport
| Edt | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2012 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Homme
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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.
An underrated gem that balances invigorating citrus with a warm, spicy zing. It might not be a groundbreaking statement, but this freshie is a reliable, uplifting crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 23% | 21% |
| Floral | 5% | 5% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 13% | 17% |
| Sweet | 6% | 1% |
| Warm | 9% | 9% |
| Woody | 31% | 34% |
| Earthy | 9% | 5% |
| Animalic | 8% | 0% |
| Fresh | 24% | 31% |
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Base Notes
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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, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for casual wear, office, and sport, especially in warmer weather. While some find its longevity short, its refreshing character is ideal for daily, versatile use where subtlety is often preferred over bold projection.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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