Underworld
Christèle JacqueminEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Underworld vs. Encre Noire
Is Underworld better than Encre Noire?
Underworld rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Vetiver
fresh spicyaromaticwoodyearthy
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 Underworld and Encre Noire?
| Underworld | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Christèle Jacquemin | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Underworld and Encre Noire smell?
Underworld
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Underworld and Encre Noire share?
Top
Black PepperCuminCardamom
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Carrot SeedPatchouliVetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
AcaciaTuberoseIncense
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Underworld and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Underworld or Encre Noire?
| Underworld | 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 Underworld and Encre Noire?
The cumin is the tell. That animal warmth splits people, but lean in and it shifts. Spices build into powdery florals, then incense that deepens. Not for everyone. That's the point.Underworld
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 Underworld and Encre Noire
| Underworld | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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