Lalique 2006 Edt

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Encre Noire

by Nathalie Lorson

Lalique Encre Noire is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Nathalie Lorson. The fragrance opens with Cypress, settles into a heart of Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Our verdict on Encre Noire: Statement

This cult-favourite vetiver bomb is either a gothic masterpiece or a challenging, unwearable mess. It's affordable, distinctive, and certainly not for everyone - prepare for strong opinions, good or bad.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Cool
Encre Noire Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 2%
Fruity 0%
Green 18%
Sweet 7%
Warm 3%
Woody 59%
Earthy 15%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 16%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
80%
Earthy
54%
Musky
51%
Fresh Spicy
42%

Notes

Top Notes

Cypress 100%

Heart Notes

Vetiver 100%

Base Notes

Cashmere Wood 55% Musk 45%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

While some find it professional, its strong, dark, earthy profile can be too polarising for a typical office environment. It works best casually or on dates, especially in cooler weather, as it evokes a mysterious and intriguing aura rather than mass appeal.

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About

Imagine wandering through a dense, rain-soaked cypress forest - that's Encre Noire. A sharp, almost inky cypress opens, quickly giving way to a dominant, dry, earthy vetiver heart, redolent of damp soil and roots. As it settles, a clean yet enveloping cashmere wood and musk emerge, softening the edges but retaining its darkly meditative quality. It's a minimalist, unsweetened journey into the raw essence of natural woods.

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