Patchouli
AjmalEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Patchouli vs. Encre Noire
Is Patchouli better than Encre Noire?
Patchouli rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskVetiver
woodyaromaticfresh 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 Patchouli and Encre Noire?
| Patchouli | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Patchouli and Encre Noire smell?
Patchouli
Woody
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Balsamic
Earthy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Patchouli and Encre Noire share?
Top
BergamotCardamomNutmegRosewood
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
PatchouliRoseBasilTonka Bean
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
CedarwoodMuskOudSandalwoodVanillaVetiver
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarwoodOudSandalwoodRosewood
Cypress
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Patchouli and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Patchouli or Encre Noire?
| Patchouli | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Patchouli and Encre Noire?
Most patchouli fragrances soften the note or hide behind it. This one puts it front and center. Bergamot opens clean, then the dark, oudy patchouli arrives with its tarry heart intact.Patchouli
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 Patchouli and Encre Noire
| Patchouli | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
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