XXX Charcoal
Ermenegildo ZegnaEau de Toilette2021
Side by side
XXX Charcoal vs. Encre Noire
XXX Charcoal rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| XXX Charcoal | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
XXX Charcoal
Mineral
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Balsamic
Metallic
Tobacco
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CarbonBlack Pepper
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
SaffronElemi ResinGraphite
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
NorlimbanolLimbanolTobacco
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| XXX Charcoal | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This isn't a smoke bomb. The charcoal is structural, it gives the composition its backbone, not its drama. What you'll notice first is that mineral zip, then the warmth underneath finds you.XXX Charcoal
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
| XXX Charcoal | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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