Mirage du Desert
100 BonEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Mirage du Desert vs. Encre Noire
Is Mirage du Desert better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
VetiverMusk
woodyaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between Mirage du Desert and Encre Noire?
| Mirage du Desert | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Serge de Oliveira | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Mirage du Desert and Encre Noire smell?
Mirage du Desert
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Mirage du Desert and Encre Noire share?
Top
CardamomCarrot SeedFig
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
SandalwoodIrisFrankincensePapyrus
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverCedarAmberwoodMusk
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
VetiverFigPapyrus
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Amber
Amberwood
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
Cypress
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Mirage du Desert and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Mirage du Desert or Encre Noire?
| Mirage du Desert | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Mirage du Desert and Encre Noire?
Reviewers have described this fragrance in varied terms. One called it vegetable broth, another called it grounding. The combination of fig and sandalwood creates creamy woods under green strangeness.Mirage du Desert
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Where to buy Mirage du Desert and Encre Noire
| Mirage du Desert | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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