The Original
GapEau de Toilette2007
Side by side
The Original vs. Encre Noire
Is The Original better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
woodysmoky
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 Original and Encre Noire?
| The Original | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2007 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do The Original and Encre Noire smell?
The Original
Woody
Leather
Fruity
Animalic
Sweet
Powdery
Smoky
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Original and Encre Noire share?
Top
PlumCedar
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart—
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
CedarwoodLeather
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, The Original or Encre Noire?
| The Original | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Original and Encre Noire?
A leather-forward fragrance for the wearer who values presence over projection. The sillage is intimate, the projection quiet. Wear it close.The Original
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
Where to buy The Original and Encre Noire
| The Original | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $24.74ecosmetics | $40.58ecosmetics |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
Good to know