Mesnee d'Hellequin
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Side by side
Mesnee d'Hellequin vs. Encre Noire
Is Mesnee d'Hellequin better than Encre Noire?
Mesnee d'Hellequin rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VetiverCypress
woodyearthyaromaticgreenfresh spicy
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 Mesnee d'Hellequin and Encre Noire?
| Mesnee d'Hellequin | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Sharra Lamoureaux | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Mesnee d'Hellequin and Encre Noire smell?
Mesnee d'Hellequin
Woody
Earthy
Aromatic
Green
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Mesnee d'Hellequin and Encre Noire share?
Top
Balsam FirCypressGalbanumGreen Notes
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
CedarLichenMossOakmoss
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverTeakwoodBoletus edulisEarthy Notes
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarCypressTeakwood
Cypress
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Mesnee d'Hellequin and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Mesnee d'Hellequin or Encre Noire?
| Mesnee d'Hellequin | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Mesnee d'Hellequin and Encre Noire?
There are no compromises here. No softening amber, no pandering. Just the raw smell of a forest that doesn't care whether you follow it. The fragrance unfolds in layers.Mesnee d'Hellequin
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 Mesnee d'Hellequin and Encre Noire
| Mesnee d'Hellequin | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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