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    Encre Noire Sport vs. Al Kaser

    Very similar
    Al Kaser by Zimaya bottle

    Al Kaser

    Zimaya
    Extrait de Parfum2023
    New comparison

    Is Encre Noire Sport better than Al Kaser?

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    CypressBergamotLavenderMusk
    woodyaromaticfresh spicy

    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 Encre Noire Sport and Al Kaser?

    Key facts: Encre Noire Sport vs. Al Kaser
    Encre Noire SportAl Kaser
    ConcentrationEau de SportExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20132023
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Encre Noire Sport and Al Kaser smell?

    Encre Noire Sport

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Musky
    Aquatic

    Al Kaser

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Leather
    Amber
    Oud
    Woody
    Lavender
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Encre Noire Sport and Al Kaser share?

    Top
    GrapefruitBergamotNutmeg
    BergamotLavenderArtemisiaSaffron
    Heart
    CypressWatery NotesAquatic NotesWater NotesLavender
    CedarCypressGeraniumLily of the ValleyOud
    Base
    VetiverCashmeranHaitian VetiverCashmere WoodMusk
    AmberLeatherMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    Lavender
    LavenderGeraniumLily of the Valley
    Woody Notes
    Cypress
    CedarCypressOud
    Amber
    CashmeranCashmere Wood
    Amber
    Citric Notes
    GrapefruitBergamot
    Bergamot
    Musk
    Musk
    Musk
    Spicy Notes
    Nutmeg
    Saffron

    Where they fit

    When and where do Encre Noire Sport and Al Kaser work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Encre Noire Sport or Al Kaser?

    Community verdict: Encre Noire Sport vs. Al Kaser
    Encre Noire SportAl Kaser
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Encre Noire Sport and Al Kaser?

    This is the vetiver you wear when you actually know your woods. Not a crowd-pleaser by accident, a deliberate choice to smell like forest floor after rain, not like a department store.Encre Noire Sport
    This one has animalic tendencies that divide people. If you've been burned by synthetic oud before, Al Kaser's raw, resinous heart might change your mind.Al Kaser

    The hunt

    Where to buy Encre Noire Sport and Al Kaser

    Best price by size: Encre Noire Sport vs. Al Kaser
    Encre Noire SportAl Kaser
    3.3 oz$20.95fragranceshop

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    About Encre Noire Sport vs. Al Kaser.