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    Side by side

    Marlborough Cologne vs. Encre Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Marlborough Cologne vs. Encre Noire
    Marlborough CologneEncre Noire
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20062006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Marlborough Cologne

    Woody
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    CedarwoodSpicy Notes
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    SandalwoodWoody Notes
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Marlborough Cologne vs. Encre Noire
    Marlborough CologneEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A classic formula with no interest in trends. It won't announce itself across a room, but it'll outlast the meeting, the commute, and most modern fragrances.Marlborough Cologne
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Marlborough Cologne vs. Encre Noire
    Marlborough CologneEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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