Iconic Inverse
Aurora ScentsEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Iconic Inverse vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Iconic Inverse | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Dominique Moellhausen | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Iconic Inverse
Amber
Marine
Patchouli
Aromatic
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Aquatic Notes
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Patchouli
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
IncenseAmber
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Iconic Inverse | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
If you wanted Acqua di Giò Profumo but balked at the price, here it is, done cheaper and done clean. Marine-first, but it doesn't stay polite. The absinth in the heart bites back.Iconic Inverse
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
| Iconic Inverse | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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