Type B
Henrik VibskovEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Type B vs. Encre Noire
Is Type B better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
woodyfresh spicysmokyearthyaromatic
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 Type B and Encre Noire?
| Type B | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Type B and Encre Noire smell?
Type B
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Leather
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Type B and Encre Noire share?
Top
Black Pepper
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
VetiverGuaiac WoodCedar
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
BirchPeat
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Type B or Encre Noire?
| Type B | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Type B and Encre Noire?
Some fragrances want to fill the room. This one doesn't. Type B is smoke and vetiver for someone who finds beauty in a struck match, a closed door, a quiet night in Pankow.Type B
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 Type B and Encre Noire
| Type B | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $40.58ecosmetics |
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