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    Hermessence Brin de Reglisse vs. Eau Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Eau Noire rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hermessence Brin de Reglisse vs. Eau Noire
    Hermessence Brin de ReglisseEau Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20072004
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Claude EllenaFrancis Kurkdjian
    Best seasonSummerWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hermessence Brin de Reglisse

    Lavender
    Soft Spicy
    Green
    Fresh Spicy
    Herbal
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Anis

    Eau Noire

    Aromatic
    Soft Spicy
    Herbal
    Lavender
    Warm Spicy
    Coffee
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ThymeSage
    Heart
    LavenderCoffeeImmortelleCedarwoodSaffron
    Base
    HayLavenderLicorice
    LicoriceVanillaVioletLeatherGreen Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hermessence Brin de Reglisse vs. Eau Noire
    Hermessence Brin de ReglisseEau Noire
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Jean-Claude Ellena made lavender interesting again. The licorice doesn't sweeten it, it darkens it, like the anise that hides in both plants. This isn't a crowd-pleaser.Hermessence Brin de Reglisse
    This is the fragrance that makes people lean in. Lavender isn't usually a conversation starter, but here it arrives with coffee and licorice, armchair philosophy, not small talk.Eau Noire