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    Side by side

    Gaiac Eternel vs. Encre Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Gaiac Eternel rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Gaiac Eternel vs. Encre Noire
    Gaiac EternelEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de CologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20212006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Gaiac Eternel

    Woody
    Citrus
    Leather
    Smoky
    Green

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    Guaiac WoodPapyrus
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    Paraguayan gaiac wood
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Gaiac Eternel vs. Encre Noire
    Gaiac EternelEncre Noire
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances want to fill the room. This one wants to sit beside you. The roughness isn't a flaw, it's the point, woody depth that rewards proximity over projection.Gaiac Eternel
    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

    Best price by size: Gaiac Eternel vs. Encre Noire
    Gaiac EternelEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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