Black Collection AB
Blood Concept2015
Side by side
Black Collection AB vs. Encre Noire
Is Black Collection AB better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
muskywoodyfresh spicy
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 Collection AB and Encre Noire?
| Black Collection AB | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Black Collection AB and Encre Noire smell?
Black Collection AB
Citrus
Musky
Woody
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Collection AB and Encre Noire share?
Top
Black PepperCloveJuniper Berries
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
CinnamonTonka BeanViolet Leaf
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
AmberElemi ResinFrankincenseMyrrh
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Green Notes
Violet Leaf
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Black Collection AB and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Collection AB or Encre Noire?
| Black Collection AB | 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 Black Collection AB and Encre Noire?
This is spice as statement, not seasoning. The opening demands attention, the drydown earns it. What arrives sharp slowly becomes something warmer, the medicinal edge giving way to amber and resin as.Black Collection AB
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 Collection AB and Encre Noire
| Black Collection AB | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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