Checkmate
FrapinEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Checkmate vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Checkmate | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Anne‑Sophie Behaghel, Camille Chemardin | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Checkmate
Leather
Woody
Powdery
Iris
Musky
Citrus
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomBergamotLemon
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
LeatherIrisHeliotrope
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
SuedeCashmere WoodCedarwood
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Checkmate | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is the fragrance that makes you realize you've been reaching for the safe choice. Leather, iris, suede, familiar materials, but arranged with quiet authority.Checkmate
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
| Checkmate | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | $36.39fragrancenet | — |
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $83.29fragrancenet | $27.99fragrancenet |
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