Star USA
John VarvatosEau de Toilette2011
Side by side
Star USA vs. Encre Noire
Is Star USA 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
woodyaromaticfresh spicygreen
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 Star USA and Encre Noire?
| Star USA | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Star USA and Encre Noire smell?
Star USA
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Green
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Star USA and Encre Noire share?
Top
CitronJuniper BerriesRed Ginger
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Blue SpruceCardamomOsmanthus
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Phytolacca dioicaTonka BeanVetiver
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
Blue Spruce
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Star USA and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Star USA or Encre Noire?
| Star USA | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Star USA and Encre Noire?
Here's the thing about Star USA, it's sweet. Not shy about it. The tonka bean leans into that direction, and if synthetic is a dirty word for you, keep walking.Star USA
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 Star USA and Encre Noire
| Star USA | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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