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

Encre Noire A L'Extreme

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2012
£	Price Tier	££

Ecstasy

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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.

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Our Verdict - Ecstasy Eau de Parfum

Ecstasy is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a divisive concoction of dark woods and church incense, or an old-fashioned floral soap. Don't blind buy, this one is proper challenging.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	0%
Floral	5%	12%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	9%	7%
Sweet	13%	14%
Warm	13%	12%
Woody	39%	33%
Earthy	23%	27%
Animalic	1%	3%
Fresh	12%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Ecstasy EdP

Notes

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Cypress 41% Elemi 34% Bergamot 25%

Only in Ecstasy Eau de Parfum

Spruce 37% Pine 37%

Shared Notes

Incense 36% vs 34%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 41% Orris 22%

Only in Ecstasy Eau de Parfum

Rose 27% Patchouli 22% Violet 17%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 33% vs 14%

Only in Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 34% Patchouli 33%

Only in Ecstasy Eau de Parfum

Soil Tincture 18% Woody 18% Amber 17% Labdanum 17% Tonka Bean 14%

Accords

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

100%

Woody

100%

86%

Aromatic

60%

68%

Amber

79%

61%

Balsamic

55%

58%

Warm Spicy

51%

58%

Earthy

48%

52%

Smoky

51%

Rose

47%

46%

Fresh Spicy

Green

45%

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

86%

60%

Amber shared

68%

79%

Balsamic shared

61%

55%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

51%

Earthy shared

58%

48%

Smoky shared

52%

51%

Rose

47%

Fresh Spicy

46%

Green

45%

Performance

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

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

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.

Ecstasy Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Given its strong, smoky, and earthy profile, Ecstasy is not suitable for the office or casual settings. It can work for a unique, bold date night, and definitely suits formal evening events, especially in colder weather. The dark and intense nature prevents it from being a versatile 'dumb reach'.