Arabian Forest
Alexandria FragrancesEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Arabian Forest vs. Encre Noire
Arabian Forest rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Arabian Forest | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Hany Hafez | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Arabian Forest
Woody
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Powdery
Citrus
Musky
Aromatic
Leather
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AppleBergamotLemon
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
BirchClovePink PepperPatchouliAngelicaAllspice
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
CedarVetiverOakmossMuskIris
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Arabian Forest | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This isn't a fragrance that performs for the room. The warmth is real, warm spice, warm wood, but it keeps to itself. Moderate sillage means it's yours first, theirs second.Arabian Forest
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
Best price, size by size
| Arabian Forest | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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