Black Onyx
AjmalEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Black Onyx vs. Encre Noire
Is Black Onyx better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
aromaticgreenwoodyfresh spicyearthy
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 Black Onyx and Encre Noire?
| Black Onyx | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Black Onyx and Encre Noire smell?
Black Onyx
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
White Floral
Lavender
Earthy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Onyx and Encre Noire share?
Top
BergamotPineapple
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
GalbanumGeraniumLily of the ValleyLavender
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverCedarOakmoss
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
Cedar
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Black Onyx and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Onyx or Encre Noire?
| Black Onyx | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Onyx and Encre Noire?
Black Onyx doesn't sand down its edges for mass appeal. The galbanum-lavender opening brings a green bitterness that cools the sweetness, and the oakmoss in the drydown provides the kind of classical.Black Onyx
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 Black Onyx and Encre Noire
| Black Onyx | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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