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    Simple Elements Crisp Forest vs. Encre Noire

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Simple Elements Crisp Forest vs. Encre Noire
    Simple Elements Crisp ForestEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20092006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Simple Elements Crisp Forest

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CypressBergamotStone pine
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    Vetiver
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    Cashmere WoodBirchPatchouli
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Simple Elements Crisp Forest vs. Encre Noire
    Simple Elements Crisp ForestEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    You get the real thing: cold cypress, green vetiver, pine that doesn't apologize for itself. This is the forest fragrance for those who want the honest outdoors, not a filtered version.Simple Elements Crisp Forest
    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: Simple Elements Crisp Forest vs. Encre Noire
    Simple Elements Crisp ForestEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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