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    Republic of Men Essence vs. Encre Noire

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Is Republic of Men Essence better than Encre Noire?

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    Musk
    woodyaromaticfresh spicygreenmusky

    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 Republic of Men Essence and Encre Noire?

    Key facts: Republic of Men Essence vs. Encre Noire
    Republic of Men EssenceEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20122006
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Nathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    How do Republic of Men Essence and Encre Noire smell?

    Republic of Men Essence

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Musky

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Republic of Men Essence and Encre Noire share?

    Top
    BlackcurrantCucumberFig LeafPlum
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    BasilBlack PepperRosemarySage
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    CedarHazelnutMuskSandalwood
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Republic of Men Essence or Encre Noire?

    Community verdict: Republic of Men Essence vs. Encre Noire
    Republic of Men EssenceEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Republic of Men Essence and Encre Noire?

    Not trying to be your signature scent. Republic of Men Essence earns its place as the one you reach for when the day won't quit. The hazelnut drydown is where it lives, warm, powdery, close.Republic of Men Essence
    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 Republic of Men Essence and Encre Noire

    Best price by size: Republic of Men Essence vs. Encre Noire
    Republic of Men EssenceEncre Noire
    Best offer—$40.58ecosmetics

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    Good to know

    About Republic of Men Essence vs. Encre Noire.