Rock The Ages Birch & Black Pepper
Jo Malone LondonEau de Cologne2015
Side by side
Rock The Ages Birch & Black Pepper vs. Encre Noire
Rock The Ages Birch & Black Pepper rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Rock The Ages Birch & Black Pepper | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Christine Nagel | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Rock The Ages Birch & Black Pepper
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Leather
Aromatic
Vanilla
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Black PepperCardamomMandarin Orange
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
BirchPatchouli
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
InkGurjan BalsamVanilla
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Rock The Ages Birch & Black Pepper | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Jo Malone stripped the tar out of birch and made it behave. The smoke is still there, that 1970s, leather-and-incense feeling, but it wears a tailored coat now. Not for people who want to announce.Rock The Ages Birch & Black Pepper
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
Best price, size by size
| Rock The Ages Birch & Black Pepper | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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