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    Side by side

    Colonia Quercia vs. Encre Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Colonia Quercia vs. Encre Noire
    Colonia QuerciaEncre Noire
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20162006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Colonia Quercia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Rose

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonPink PepperPetitgrain
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    CedarwoodCardamomGeranium
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    OakmossTonka BeanPatchouli
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Colonia Quercia vs. Encre Noire
    Colonia QuerciaEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oakmoss takes center stage here, not hiding in the background. Tonka and patchouli keep the composition warm and grounded. The oakmoss presence is front and center, given room to express itself fully.Colonia Quercia
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Colonia Quercia vs. Encre Noire
    Colonia QuerciaEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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