Santal
AjmalEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Santal vs. Encre Noire
Is Santal better than Encre Noire?
Santal rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
Musk
woodyfresh spicymusky
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 Santal and Encre Noire?
| Santal | 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 Santal and Encre Noire smell?
Santal
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Powdery
Amber
Warm Spicy
Musky
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Santal and Encre Noire share?
Top
SaffronGingerNutmeg
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
CedarSandalwoodGurjum
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
OudWhite AmberMusk
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarSandalwood
Cypress
Amber
White Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Santal and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Santal or Encre Noire?
| Santal | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Santal and Encre Noire?
Some will catch that saffron opening and hesitate. Good. The ones who stay past the first twenty minutes find something worth the wait, a creamy sandalwood drydown that turns intimate and personal.Santal
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 Santal and Encre Noire
| Santal | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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