XX Artisan
John VarvatosEau de Toilette2020
Side by side
XX Artisan vs. Encre Noire Sport
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| XX Artisan | Encre Noire Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Sport |
| Launched | 2020 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
XX Artisan
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Musky
Powdery
Herbal
Encre Noire Sport
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Earthy
Musky
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamot
GrapefruitBergamotNutmeg
Heart
Sichuan PepperArtemisiaGeranium
CypressWatery NotesAquatic NotesWater NotesLavender
Base—
VetiverCashmeranHaitian VetiverCashmere WoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| XX Artisan | Encre Noire Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The Sichuan pepper is the divide. On some skin, it's barely there. On others, it's the whole conversation, electric, green, a little dangerous. That's not a flaw. That's the point.XX Artisan
This is the vetiver you wear when you actually know your woods. Not a crowd-pleaser by accident, a deliberate choice to smell like forest floor after rain, not like a department store.Encre Noire Sport
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| XX Artisan | Encre Noire Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $30.09fragrancenet |
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