Absent Presence
BeauFort LondonEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Absent Presence vs. Encre Noire
Is Absent Presence better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
VetiverMusk
woodyaromaticgreenfresh spicymuskyearthy
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 Absent Presence and Encre Noire?
| 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
How do Absent Presence and Encre Noire smell?
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
What notes do Absent Presence and Encre Noire share?
Top
BergamotGalbanumBlack Pepper
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Violet LeafJasmine
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverSandalwoodMuskLeatherCedarwoodAmber
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Violet LeafVetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Amber
Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Cypress
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Absent Presence and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Absent Presence or Encre Noire?
| Absent Presence | 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 Absent Presence and Encre Noire?
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
Where to buy Absent Presence and Encre Noire
| Absent Presence | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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