The Green Carnation
Friendly FurEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
The Green Carnation vs. Étui Noir
Is The Green Carnation better than Étui Noir?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
IncenseVetiver
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Green Carnation and Étui Noir?
| The Green Carnation | Étui Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mark Buxton | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Green Carnation and Étui Noir smell?
The Green Carnation
Aromatic
Floral
Warm Spicy
Woody
Soft Spicy
Amber
Musky
Smoky
Étui Noir
Amber
Leather
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
Iris
Aromatic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Green Carnation and Étui Noir share?
Top
CarnationCotton FlowerChamomileGrapefruit
Elemi ResinTangerineBergamot
Heart
Pink PepperVetiver
IncenseIrisStyraxCashmere Wood
Base
IncenseMuskWhiskey
LeatherBirchLabdanumVetiverAmberPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationCotton FlowerChamomile
Iris
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
TangerineBergamot
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do The Green Carnation and Étui Noir work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Green Carnation or Étui Noir?
| The Green Carnation | Étui Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Green Carnation and Étui Noir?
The carnation is the tell. It doesn't behave, goes green, almost raw, before softening. That contradiction either pulls you in or leaves you cold. Worth the trip either way.The Green Carnation
Leather fragrances don't usually play nice. This one does, and that's why people who know this scent keep coming back. The iris powder is what separates it from every other smoky leather on the shelf.Étui Noir
The hunt
Where to buy The Green Carnation and Étui Noir
| The Green Carnation | Étui Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $91.57ecosmetics |
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