Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Heliaca
Is Encre Noire better than Heliaca?
Heliaca rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
fresh 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 and Heliaca?
| Encre Noire | Heliaca | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Jean-Claude Ellena |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Heliaca smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Heliaca
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Heliaca share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Bergamot
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
GingerCardamom
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Oud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Cypress
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Heliaca work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Heliaca?
| Encre Noire | Heliaca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Heliaca?
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
Oud doesn't have to announce itself. This one watches. Waits. The ginger keeps it honest, the bergamot keeps it awake. If aggressive oud has burned you before.Heliaca
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Heliaca
| Encre Noire | Heliaca | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
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