Air
KenzoEau de Toilette2003
Side by side
Air vs. Encre Noire
Air rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Air | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2003 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Air
Soft Spicy
Anis
Aromatic
Woody
Musky
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAngelicaStar Anise
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart—
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverAmberCedar
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Air | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Most fragrances shout. This one breathes. The anise-vetiver pairing is unexpected enough to pull people closer, mild enough to never overwhelm a room.Air
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
| Air | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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