Madre
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Side by side
Madre vs. Encre Noire
Is Madre better than Encre Noire?
Madre rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
Vetiver
woodyearthyaromaticfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Madre and Encre Noire?
| Madre | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Gianmario Cordella, Lorenzo Berti | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Madre and Encre Noire smell?
Madre
Woody
Mossy
Earthy
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Conifer
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Madre and Encre Noire share?
Top
Balsam FirAromatic Notes
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Bark
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Moss absoluteSandalwoodVetiverBenzoin
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
BarkVetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Madre and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Madre or Encre Noire?
| Madre | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Madre and Encre Noire?
Some will find this too earthy, too grounded, too honest for them. The rest will have found their signature. This is the forest in its entirety, damp, green, mineral, warm.Madre
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 Madre and Encre Noire
| Madre | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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