Side by side

Strictly Private vs. Encre Noire

Strictly Private

Baldessarini

Eau de Toilette2009

74^%

Clearly related

Is Strictly Private better than Encre Noire?

Encre Noire projects louder.

Why this score

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 Strictly Private and Encre Noire?

Key facts: Strictly Private vs. Encre Noire
	Strictly Private	Encre Noire
Concentration	Eau de Toilette	Eau de Parfum
Launched	2009	2006
Gender	Male	Male
Perfumer	—	Nathalie Lorson
Best season	Fall	—

Scent DNA

How do Strictly Private and Encre Noire smell?

Strictly Private

No accord data yet.

Encre Noire

Woody

Aromatic

Musky

Earthy

Fresh Spicy

Smoky

Green

Spicy

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Strictly Private and Encre Noire share?

Top

Pink PepperJuniperBasilBergamot

CypressVetiveryl acetate

Heart

RoseResinous Notes

VetiverHaitian vetiver

Base—

Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

Notes both fragrances share

Where they fit

When and where do Strictly Private and Encre Noire work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Strictly Private or Encre Noire?

Community verdict: Strictly Private vs. Encre Noire
	Strictly Private	Encre Noire
Score	3.5/5	3.5/5
Longevity	6-10 hours	6-10 hours
Sillage	moderate	strong

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Strictly Private and Encre Noire?

The vanilla here doesn't coddle. It's vetiver's dry backbone keeping everything honest. If you want sweet, go elsewhere. If you want a fragrance that smells like a man who knows exactly who he is.Strictly Private

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

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