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    Side by side

    Napoléon 1815 vs. Encre Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Napoléon 1815 rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Napoléon 1815 vs. Encre Noire
    Napoléon 1815Encre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerCaroline de BoutinyNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Napoléon 1815

    Citrus
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Rose
    Green
    White Floral

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperCitronMandarin Orange
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    RoseJasminePatchouli
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    SandalwoodVetiverVanilla
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Napoléon 1815 vs. Encre Noire
    Napoléon 1815Encre Noire
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The rose arrives sooner than expected, and it doesn't ask permission. Some find that early floral presence grounding, even masculine. Others need an hour to recalibrate.Napoléon 1815
    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

    Best price by size: Napoléon 1815 vs. Encre Noire
    Napoléon 1815Encre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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