Vétiver Nocturne
BortnikoffParfum2018
Side by side
Vétiver Nocturne vs. Encre Noire
Is Vétiver Nocturne better than Encre Noire?
Vétiver Nocturne rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
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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 Vétiver Nocturne and Encre Noire?
| Vétiver Nocturne | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Dmitry Bortnikoff | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Vétiver Nocturne and Encre Noire smell?
Vétiver Nocturne
Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Citrus
Amber
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vétiver Nocturne and Encre Noire share?
Top
BergamotCardamomFrangipaniNeroli
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
VetiverJasmineChampa FlowerOakmossMyrrh
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
OudSandalwoodAmbergris
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
OudSandalwood
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Vétiver Nocturne and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Vétiver Nocturne or Encre Noire?
| Vétiver Nocturne | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vétiver Nocturne and Encre Noire?
This is vetiver for people who think they know vetiver. Not the clean haircare note. The real thing, earthy, almost smoky, with a mineral depth that takes patience.Vétiver Nocturne
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 Vétiver Nocturne and Encre Noire
| Vétiver Nocturne | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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