Absent Presence
BeauFort LondonEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Absent Presence vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Absent Presence | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Julie Dunkley | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Absent Presence
Woody
Aromatic
Powdery
Green
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Musky
Earthy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotGalbanumBlack Pepper
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Violet LeafJasmine
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverSandalwoodMuskLeatherCedarwoodAmber
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Absent Presence | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
BeauFort London doesn't do safe. The smoked leather here isn't background atmosphere, it's the whole argument. If you've been waiting for a niche fragrance that earns its price tag with materials.Absent Presence
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
| Absent Presence | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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