Air
KenzoEau de Toilette2003
Side by side
Air vs. Encre Noire
Is Air better than Encre Noire?
Air rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
aromaticwoodymuskyfresh spicyearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Air and Encre Noire?
| 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
How do Air and Encre Noire smell?
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
What notes do Air and Encre Noire share?
Top
BergamotAngelicaStar Anise
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart—
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverAmberCedar
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
Cedar
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Air and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Air or Encre Noire?
| Air | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Air and Encre Noire?
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
Where to buy Air and Encre Noire
| Air | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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