Alternative
FaberlicEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Alternative vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Alternative | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Alternative
Aromatic
Amber
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
Mossy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Clary SageSpicy Notes
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
IncenseWoody Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
AmberOakmossFrankincense
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Alternative | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Incense-forward fragrances aren't exactly thin on the ground. But clary sage gives this one a herbal lift most competitors leave on the floor. It's smoky without playing smoky-guy theater.Alternative
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
| Alternative | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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