Skip to main content

    Side by side

    Patchouly vs. Encre Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Patchouly vs. Encre Noire
    PatchoulyEncre Noire
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched19892006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Patchouly

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Herbal
    Balsamic

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ArtemisiaBergamotFlorida orange
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    SandalwoodGeraniumRose
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    PatchouliCypressAmberMintVanillaMusk
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Patchouly vs. Encre Noire
    PatchoulyEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Patchouli done without apology. Bold, dark, and a little smoky. Some people lean in. Others walk out. That's the point, this isn't for the tentative. Ever.Patchouly
    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: Patchouly vs. Encre Noire
    PatchoulyEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.