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    Side by side

    Musk for Men vs. Encre Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Encre Noire rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Musk for Men vs. Encre Noire
    Musk for MenEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19802006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Musk for Men

    Musky
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Leather
    Animalic
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotJasmineLavenderOrange Blossom
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    Cinnamon LeafLeatherMyrtle
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    ArtemisiaMuskPatchouliVanilla
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Musk for Men vs. Encre Noire
    Musk for MenEncre Noire
    Score3/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is 80s masculinity in a bottle. Bold, animalic, and completely unapologetic. If you want polite, look elsewhere. If you want the real thing, you're in the right place.Musk for Men
    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: Musk for Men vs. Encre Noire
    Musk for MenEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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