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    Encre Noire vs. Monsieur

    Clearly related
    Monsieur by Lancetti bottle

    Monsieur

    Lancetti
    Eau de Toilette1995
    New comparison

    Is Encre Noire better than Monsieur?

    Monsieur rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    Musk
    woodyaromaticearthyfresh spicy

    This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 and Monsieur?

    Key facts: Encre Noire vs. Monsieur
    Encre NoireMonsieur
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20061995
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson—

    Scent DNA

    How do Encre Noire and Monsieur smell?

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Monsieur

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Mossy
    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Encre Noire and Monsieur share?

    Top
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    MintParaguayan petigrainBergamotLemonProvençal LavenderThyme
    Heart
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Clary SageNutmegPalisander Rosewood
    Base
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
    CedarwoodBalsam FirFrankincenseMossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Encre Noire or Monsieur?

    Community verdict: Encre Noire vs. Monsieur
    Encre NoireMonsieur
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Monsieur?

    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
    This is an Italian aromatic in the classic sense, built on a citrus-herb opening that feels immediately familiar to anyone who loves vintage masculine scents.Monsieur

    The hunt

    Where to buy Encre Noire and Monsieur

    Best price by size: Encre Noire vs. Monsieur
    Encre NoireMonsieur
    Best offer$40.58ecosmetics—

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    About Encre Noire vs. Monsieur.