Lalique 2009 EDP

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Encre Noire Pour Elle

by Christine Nagel

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Lalique Encre Noire Pour Elle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Christine Nagel. Encre Noire Pour Elle settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Rose, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vetiver. Lalique's Encre Noire Pour Elle carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you're after a clean, musky rose with a touch of elegance, this is your cup of tea. But don't go in expecting a 'noir' experience like its masculine counterpart, as it definitely leans into soft, powdery floral territory. It's a divisive one, loved by some for its serene femininity and dismissed by others for being too 'safe' or 'soapy'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Encre Noire Pour Elle Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Osmanthus33%
Rose33%
Woody Notes33%
Baseas listed
Cedar33%
Musk33%
Vetiver33%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its soft projection and often described 'clean' or 'soapy' nature, it's very suitable for office and casual wear. It works for a date due to its feminine softness, but some find it lacks the necessary 'oomph' for formal events or a sporty vibe.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

This one opens with a surprising sweetness of osmanthus and freesia, quickly followed by a clean, musky rose that dominates the heart. Imagine a soft, slightly powdery floral, almost like a luxurious soap or vintage cosmetic. As it settles, subtle woody hints of vetiver and cedar emerge, grounding the airy floral and musk, but it never loses its delicate femininity.

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