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    Side by side

    Intense Oud vs. Encre Noire

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Intense Oud vs. Encre Noire
    Intense OudEncre Noire
    ConcentrationIntenseEau de Parfum
    Launched20122006
    GenderUnisexMale
    Perfumer—Nathalie Lorson
    Best seasonWinter—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Intense Oud

    Oud
    Woody
    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronLemongrass
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    RoseLabdanum
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    OudPatchouliSandalwood
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Intense Oud vs. Encre Noire
    Intense OudEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Jovan takes oud and works it into a composition where rose and saffron keep it bright, while sandalwood keeps it warm. The blend creates something that feels balanced and grounded.Intense Oud
    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

    Best price by size: Intense Oud vs. Encre Noire
    Intense OudEncre Noire
    1.7 oz—$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz—$27.99fragrancenet

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