Compulsive Musk
La Serra2023
Side by side
Compulsive Musk vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Compulsive Musk | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Compulsive Musk
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Amber
Balsamic
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
MuskSandalwood
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
FrankincenseGuaiac WoodPatchouli Leaf
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
MuscenoneLabdanum
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Compulsive Musk | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This isn't about reinventing musk. It's about trusting it. Eight to ten hours of clean, powdery warmth that settles into the skin like a reflex. Some fragrances argue for attention.Compulsive 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
| Compulsive Musk | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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