Sapphire
ArmafEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Sapphire vs. Encre Noire
Is Sapphire better than Encre Noire?
Sapphire rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
fresh spicygreenwoodyaromatic
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 Sapphire and Encre Noire?
| Sapphire | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Sapphire and Encre Noire smell?
Sapphire
Aquatic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh
Ozonic
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sapphire and Encre Noire share?
Top
GrapefruitMintPink PepperGinger
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Aquatic NotesViolet LeafWoody Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
AmbergrisAmberGuaiac WoodCedar
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody NotesGuaiac WoodCedar
Cypress
Amber
Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Green Notes
Violet Leaf
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Sapphire and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sapphire or Encre Noire?
| Sapphire | 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 Sapphire and Encre Noire?
This is the fragrance for people who think aquatic means boring. Sapphire earns the ocean reference through sheer force, mint and pink pepper keep it awake.Sapphire
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 Sapphire and Encre Noire
| Sapphire | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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