Royal Imperial
Anfar LondonEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Royal Imperial vs. Encre Noire Sport
Encre Noire Sport rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Royal Imperial | Encre Noire Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Sport |
| Launched | 2021 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Mushtaque Anfar | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Royal Imperial
Musky
Woody
Earthy
Patchouli
Aromatic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Encre Noire Sport
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Earthy
Musky
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Velvet
GrapefruitBergamotNutmeg
Heart
Patchouli
CypressWatery NotesAquatic NotesWater NotesLavender
Base
VetiverWhite Musk
VetiverCashmeranHaitian VetiverCashmere WoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Royal Imperial | Encre Noire Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Patchouli and white musk is a known combination. What makes this one stick is the vetiver doing the actual work, dry, warm, almost mineral. If you want a fragrance that whispers yet stays.Royal Imperial
This is the vetiver you wear when you actually know your woods. Not a crowd-pleaser by accident, a deliberate choice to smell like forest floor after rain, not like a department store.Encre Noire Sport
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Royal Imperial | Encre Noire Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $30.09fragrancenet |
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