Birch
Andrea MaackEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Birch vs. Encre Noire
Is Birch better than Encre Noire?
Birch rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Musk
woodymuskyfresh 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 Birch and Encre Noire?
| Birch | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Birch and Encre Noire smell?
Birch
Woody
Patchouli
Musky
Citrus
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Birch and Encre Noire share?
Top
BergamotGinger
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
PatchouliCypriol
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
MuskBirchGuaiac Wood
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
BirchGuaiac Wood
Cypress
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Birch and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Birch or Encre Noire?
| Birch | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Birch and Encre Noire?
Birch wears like a well-worn sweater found in an empty cabin. Not performative. Not trying to fill the room. The birch tar gives it an edge, medicinal, almost antiseptic.Birch
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 Birch and Encre Noire
| Birch | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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