Malt
AkroEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Malt vs. Encre Noire
Is Malt better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
woodyaromatic
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 Malt and Encre Noire?
| Malt | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Malt and Encre Noire smell?
Malt
Whiskey
Woody
Marine
Leather
Warm Spicy
Aquatic
Patchouli
Rum
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Malt and Encre Noire share?
Top
Whiskey
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Seaweed
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
LeatherPatchouli
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do Malt and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Malt or Encre Noire?
| Malt | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Malt and Encre Noire?
Malt is a whiskey scent that refuses to stay in the glass. The seaweed flips the whole thing, adds a briny, maritime edge that makes it smell like you're standing at the back door of a coastal pub.Malt
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 Malt and Encre Noire
| Malt | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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