Aqua Pura
Fragrance WorldEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Aqua Pura vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Aqua Pura | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2023 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Aqua Pura
Citrus
Marine
Fresh
Musky
Aquatic
Aromatic
Amber
Powdery
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotLemon
Cypress
Heart
SeaweedCaloneHedione
Haitian vetiver
Base
MuskAmbroxanCedarwood
CashmeranCashmere WoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Aqua Pura | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is the aquatic that people who hate aquatics can actually wear. No synthetic storm. No pool-house headache. Just the idea of open water, done right, at a price that doesn't require a sailor's.Aqua Pura
The name is literal. This smells like ink on paper in a cold room. Cypress up front is greener than expected, and vetiver stays close to the skin for hours. Cashmere wood is subtle in the base.Encre Noire
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Aqua Pura | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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