Bacara Oud
Arabesque PerfumesEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Bacara Oud vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bacara Oud | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Luz Vaquero | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bacara Oud
Woody
Green
Aromatic
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Musky
Citrus
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangePink Pepper
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
CedarwoodRhubarbSandalwood
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
AmbergrisMossWhite Musk
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bacara Oud | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Bacara Oud opens with brightness instead of darkness, citrus, mandarin, a little pink pepper heat. The oud is woven into the composition rather than standing alone.Bacara 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
| Bacara Oud | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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