Formidable Man
Andree PutmanEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Formidable Man vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Formidable Man | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Formidable Man
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Musky
Patchouli
Fruity
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonBergamot
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
OsmanthusPatchouli
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverMusk
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Formidable Man | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
It's the one already in the conversation before you walk in. Osmanthus does the quiet work here, apricot-soft, powdery, not supposed to be in a masculine context but impossible to argue with once it.Formidable Man
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
| Formidable Man | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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