Lalique 2015 EDP

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Encre Noire A L'Extreme

by Nathalie Lorson

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Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Nathalie Lorson. Encre Noire A L'Extreme opens with Bergamot, Cypress, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Iris, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Benzoin. Lalique's Encre Noire A L'Extreme carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

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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Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cypress41%
Elemi34%
Bergamot25%
Heartas listed
Vetiver41%
Incense37%
Iris22%
Baseas listed
Benzoin34%
Sandalwood33%
Patchouli33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme plunges you into a dark, damp forest floor, rich with earthy vetiver and cypress. Incense notes gently unfurl, bringing a smoky, spiritual quality, while warm amber and patchouli add depth and a hint of resinous sweetness. It's a complex, brooding scent, evoking old wood and rain-soaked earth, with a subtly bitter edge that commands attention.

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