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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, Orris, 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.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Masculine
  • Modern
Encre Noire A L'Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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.

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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.