Rake & Ruin
BeauFort London2018
Side by side
Rake & Ruin vs. Encre Noire
Is Rake & Ruin better than Encre Noire?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
CypressMusk
woodyaromaticsmokyfresh spicymusky
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 Rake & Ruin and Encre Noire?
| Rake & Ruin | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Julie Dunkley | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Winter | — |
Scent DNA
How do Rake & Ruin and Encre Noire smell?
Rake & Ruin
Woody
Aromatic
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Musky
Powdery
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Rake & Ruin and Encre Noire share?
Top
AngelicaGinSichuan PepperPink PepperLicoriceCorianderLemonOrange
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
CypressCastoreumPine NeedlesCade OilLabdanumCostusOrris RootViolet
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
SmokeWoody NotesAmberMuskSandalwood
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody NotesCypressPine NeedlesSandalwood
Cypress
Amber
Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Rake & Ruin and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Rake & Ruin or Encre Noire?
| Rake & Ruin | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Rake & Ruin and Encre Noire?
Rake & Ruin smells like the decision you almost didn't make. The gin opens bright and medicinal, then smoke takes over, leaning into costus and castoreum, animalic but never filthy, smoky but never.Rake & Ruin
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 Rake & Ruin and Encre Noire
| Rake & Ruin | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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