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    Side by side

    Blue Sage vs. Encre Noire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Blue Sage vs. Encre Noire
    Blue SageEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20202006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Blue Sage

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Citrus
    Conifer
    Green
    Patchouli
    Fresh

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitLimeMintLemon
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    SageBalsam FirGeraniumNutmeg
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    VetiverAmberPatchouli
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Blue Sage vs. Encre Noire
    Blue SageEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sage walks two lines: aromatic and grounding. Here it's neither gentle nor performative, it's the kind of freshness that earns attention without asking for it.Blue Sage
    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: Blue Sage vs. Encre Noire
    Blue SageEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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