Bull's Blood 2nd Edition
Imaginary AuthorsEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Bull's Blood 2nd Edition vs. Encre Noire
Is Bull's Blood 2nd Edition better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
woodymusky
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 Bull's Blood 2nd Edition and Encre Noire?
| Bull's Blood 2nd Edition | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Josh Meyer | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Bull's Blood 2nd Edition and Encre Noire smell?
Bull's Blood 2nd Edition
Tobacco
Woody
Musky
Rose
Powdery
Sweet
Patchouli
Metallic
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bull's Blood 2nd Edition and Encre Noire share?
Top—
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
TobaccoMusk"RoseBloodGeranium
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
SandalwoodPatchouli
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bull's Blood 2nd Edition or Encre Noire?
| Bull's Blood 2nd Edition | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bull's Blood 2nd Edition and Encre Noire?
There's no middle ground here, 607 votes split almost evenly between love and hate. The tobacco and black musk give this a rawness that reads dramatic, even theatrical. Some find it too much.Bull's Blood 2nd Edition
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 Bull's Blood 2nd Edition and Encre Noire
| Bull's Blood 2nd Edition | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $40.58ecosmetics |
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