Star USA
John VarvatosEau de Toilette2011
Side by side
Star USA vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
CitronJuniper BerriesRed Ginger
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Blue SpruceCardamomOsmanthus
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Phytolacca dioicaTonka BeanVetiver
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Star USA | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Star USA | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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