Musk
JovanCologne1974
Side by side
Musk vs. Encre Noire
Musk rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Musk | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1974 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Musk
Musky
Amber
Woody
Powdery
Animalic
Citrus
Fresh
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonCitruses
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Amber
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
MuskWoody Notes
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Musk | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Some people want to fill the room. Others want to be the reason someone leans in close. This is the second kind. Vintage Coty musk at its most approachable, powdery, warm, and absurdly affordable.Musk
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
| Musk | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 2 oz | $6.29fragrancenet | — |
| 3 oz | $9.95fragranceshop | — |
| ≈ 100 ml | $8.95fragranceshop · 3.3 oz | $27.99fragrancenet · 3.4 oz |
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