Lalique 2006 EDT

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Encre Noire

by Nathalie Lorson

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Lalique Encre Noire is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Nathalie Lorson. Encre Noire opens with Cypress, settles into a heart of Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood and Musk. Lalique's Encre Noire carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

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
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Encre Noire Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cypress100%
Heartas listed
Vetiver100%
Baseas listed
Cashmere Wood55%
Musk45%

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 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.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

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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