Desire Black
Alfred DunhillEau de Toilette2014
Side by side
Desire Black vs. Encre Noire Sport
Is Desire Black better than Encre Noire Sport?
Encre Noire Sport rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
CypressVetiverBergamotGrapefruit
fresh spicywoodyaromaticcitrusearthy
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 Desire Black and Encre Noire Sport?
| Desire Black | Encre Noire Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Sport |
| Launched | 2014 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Irina Burlakova | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Desire Black and Encre Noire Sport smell?
Desire Black
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Amber
Earthy
Encre Noire Sport
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Earthy
Musky
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Desire Black and Encre Noire Sport share?
Top
Black PepperBergamotGrapefruit
GrapefruitBergamotNutmeg
Heart
CypressSaffronRose
CypressWatery NotesAquatic NotesWater NotesLavender
Base
VetiverFrankincenseAmber
VetiverCashmeranHaitian VetiverCashmere WoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruit
GrapefruitBergamot
Amber
Amber
CashmeranCashmere Wood
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian Vetiver
Spicy Notes
Black PepperSaffron
Nutmeg
Floral Notes
Rose
Lavender
Woody Notes
Cypress
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Desire Black and Encre Noire Sport work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Desire Black or Encre Noire Sport?
| Desire Black | Encre Noire Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Desire Black and Encre Noire Sport?
This one plays it safe in the opening, then quietly wins you over. The smoky vetiver drydown is where Desire Black earns its name, not loud, not trying, just lingers on the skin like it belongs there.Desire Black
This is the vetiver you wear when you actually know your woods. Not a crowd-pleaser by accident, a deliberate choice to smell like forest floor after rain, not like a department store.Encre Noire Sport
The hunt
Where to buy Desire Black and Encre Noire Sport
| Desire Black | Encre Noire Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 oz | — | $20.95fragranceshop |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know