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    Chypre 21 vs. Encre Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Is Chypre 21 better than Encre Noire?

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    Musk
    woodyearthyfresh spicyaromaticmusky

    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 Chypre 21 and Encre Noire?

    Key facts: Chypre 21 vs. Encre Noire
    Chypre 21Encre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerJames HeeleyNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonSpring—

    Scent DNA

    How do Chypre 21 and Encre Noire smell?

    Chypre 21

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Mossy
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Musky

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Chypre 21 and Encre Noire share?

    Top
    PetitgrainBergamot
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    RoseSaffronNeroli
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Musk
    Musk
    Musk
    Woody Notes
    Sandalwood
    Cypress

    Where they fit

    When and where do Chypre 21 and Encre Noire work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Chypre 21 or Encre Noire?

    Community verdict: Chypre 21 vs. Encre Noire
    Chypre 21Encre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Chypre 21 and Encre Noire?

    Built for those who found the classic chypre too much. Not the archetype, the weight of it. Chypre 21 strips the tradition down to its essential clarity.Chypre 21
    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 Chypre 21 and Encre Noire

    Best price by size: Chypre 21 vs. Encre Noire
    Chypre 21Encre Noire
    50ml—$23.09fragrancenet

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    About Chypre 21 vs. Encre Noire.