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    Encre Noire vs. Black Oud

    Very similar
    Black Oud by Les Senteurs Gourmandes bottle

    Black Oud

    Les Senteurs Gourmandes
    Eau de Parfum2013
    New comparison

    Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Encre Noire vs. Black Oud
    Encre NoireBlack Oud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062013
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Black Oud

    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Oud
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    FrankincenseGrapefruitPink Pepper
    Heart
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    GeraniumRose
    Base
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
    IncensePatchouliOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Encre Noire vs. Black Oud
    Encre NoireBlack Oud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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 walks into the room, but quietly. The smoke doesn't fill the space so much as settle into it. This is the oud for people who want the depth without the drama, the dark without the edge.Black Oud

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Encre Noire vs. Black Oud
    Encre NoireBlack Oud
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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