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    Side by side

    Blue Cypress vs. Encre Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Blue Cypress vs. Encre Noire
    Blue CypressEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerDavid MagalhãesNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Blue Cypress

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky
    Amber
    Herbal
    Soft Spicy
    Lavender

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomCorianderLavender
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    Australian Blue CypressBlue TansyLilyRoseYlang-Ylang
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    AmbroxanVetiverWhite Musk
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Blue Cypress vs. Encre Noire
    Blue CypressEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Blue Cypress earns its name in the opening, then earns your respect in the drydown. The cool, camphorated blue cypress is the star, not a supporting note hiding behind spice.Blue Cypress
    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

    Best price by size: Blue Cypress vs. Encre Noire
    Blue CypressEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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