Velvet Patchouli
Dolce&GabbanaEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Velvet Patchouli vs. Encre Noire
Is Velvet Patchouli better than Encre Noire?
Velvet Patchouli rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
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The essentials
What's different between Velvet Patchouli and Encre Noire?
| Velvet Patchouli | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Patchouli and Encre Noire smell?
Velvet Patchouli
Woody
Patchouli
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Patchouli and Encre Noire share?
Top—
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart—
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
PatchouliKephalis
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Patchouli or Encre Noire?
| Velvet Patchouli | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Velvet Patchouli and Encre Noire?
Patchouli without the funk. That's the promise, and Velvet Patchouli mostly delivers. The Kephalis accord adds a synthetic sweetness that rounds the earthiness into something warmer, almost plush.Velvet Patchouli
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 Velvet Patchouli and Encre Noire
| Velvet Patchouli | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $40.58ecosmetics |
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