Black Walnut
Banana RepublicEau de Toilette2006
Side by side
Black Walnut vs. Encre Noire
Is Black Walnut better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
woody
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 Black Walnut and Encre Noire?
| Black Walnut | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Harry Frémont | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Black Walnut and Encre Noire smell?
Black Walnut
Woody
Tobacco
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Whiskey
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Walnut and Encre Noire share?
Top
Cognac
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Tobacco
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Cedarwood
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Black Walnut and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Walnut or Encre Noire?
| Black Walnut | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Walnut and Encre Noire?
The sillage stays moderate. Won't fill a room. But four to six hours of quiet confidence on skin, there's a whole man who needs exactly this. It's that understated daily driver you reach for when you.Black Walnut
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
Where to buy Black Walnut and Encre Noire
| Black Walnut | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
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