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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.
Lalique Pour Homme Equus is a quietly sophisticated scent that nails 'outdoorsy gentleman' for those over 30, though it's polarising for some. It's a natural-smelling, elegant woody-spicy fragrance, but don't expect beast-mode performance; its subtlety is part of its charm and its downfall for some.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 23% | 28% |
| Floral | 5% | 2% |
| Fruity | 3% | 2% |
| Green | 13% | 12% |
| Sweet | 6% | 7% |
| Warm | 9% | 17% |
| Woody | 31% | 26% |
| Earthy | 9% | 9% |
| Animalic | 8% | 7% |
| Fresh | 24% | 24% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and inoffensive, natural woody-spicy profile make it ideal for the office and casual wear. While elegant enough for dates and some formal occasions, its subtlety might not cut through the noise in busier settings. It's not suited for sport as it's too refined and lacks the invigorating freshness often desired there.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Bergamot, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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