Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum vs Bang Eau de Parfum

Encre Noire A L'Extreme

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2010
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

This is a masterpiece dark woody vetiver for the price, a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. Lalique delivers niche-level quality on a budget, though some batches seem to struggle with longevity. It's not a crowd-pleaser, but if you like gothic forests and contemplation, you're in for a treat.

Statement

Our Verdict - Bang Eau de Parfum

Divisive, bold, and unapologetically peppery. Marc Jacobs Bang is a love-it-or-hate-it scent that has garnered a cult following despite its performance issues and discontinuation. It's a statement, not a whisper.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	1%
Floral	5%	5%
Fruity	0%	3%
Green	9%	3%
Sweet	13%	7%
Warm	13%	22%
Woody	39%	47%
Earthy	23%	23%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	12%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Encre Noire A L'Extreme EdP

Bang EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Woody 100%

Base Notes

Benzoin 34% Sandalwood 33% Patchouli 33%

Base Notes

Vetiver 22% Elemi 21% Benzoin 20% Oakmoss 19% Patchouli 18%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Cypress 41% Elemi 34% Bergamot 25%

Only in Bang Eau de Parfum

Pink Pepper 67% Pepperwood™ 33%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 41% Incense 37% Orris 22%

Only in Bang Eau de Parfum

Woody 100%

Shared Notes

Benzoin 34% vs 20%

Patchouli 32% vs 18%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 33%

Only in Bang Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 22% Elemi 21% Oakmoss 19%

Accords

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum Bang Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

86%

Aromatic

65%

68%

Amber

49%

Soft Spicy

68%

61%

Balsamic

48%

58%

Earthy

61%

58%

Warm Spicy

45%

52%

Smoky

46%

Fresh Spicy

Musky

46%

Mossy

45%

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

86%

65%

Amber shared

68%

49%

Soft Spicy

68%

Balsamic shared

61%

48%

Earthy shared

58%

61%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

45%

Smoky

52%

Fresh Spicy

46%

Musky

46%

Mossy

45%

Performance

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum Bang Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

This scent's dark, bold, and resinous character, combined with reports of moderate projection, makes it less suitable for a typical office environment. However, its sophisticated and mysterious nature is well-suited for casual outings or evening wear, with some finding it appropriate for dates or even layering for formal events. It's definitely not one for the gym.

Bang Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Office Casual Formal

Its distinctive peppery and woody character makes it suitable for date nights and formal events, appealing to those seeking something unique. However, its initial strong pepper blast and noted weakness in longevity by many users (requiring re-application) lower its casual and office scores, as some find the opening too intense.