The Green Carnation
Friendly FurEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
The Green Carnation vs. Étui Noir
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
CarnationCotton FlowerChamomileGrapefruit
Elemi ResinTangerineBergamot
Heart
Pink PepperVetiver
IncenseIrisStyraxCashmere Wood
Base
IncenseMuskWhiskey
LeatherBirchLabdanumVetiverAmberPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Green Carnation | Étui Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| The Green Carnation | Étui Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $91.57ecosmetics |
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