Crystal Oud
Alyson OldoiniEau de Parfum1991
Side by side
Crystal Oud vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Crystal Oud | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1991 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Benoist Lapouza | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Crystal Oud
Woody
Earthy
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Mossy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Orange juicePeach juiceVodka
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Black PepperMushroomPoppy
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverCypressOudOakmossIncensePatchouliCedarBenzoinMusk
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Crystal Oud | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is the fragrance for someone who's already figured out what they like. Warm, woody, unapologetically aromatic, truffle gives it an edge most oud fragrances don't bother with.Crystal Oud
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
| Crystal Oud | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
| Best offer | $265.20ecosmetics | — |
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