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    Encre Noire vs. San Miguel

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    San Miguel rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Encre Noire vs. San Miguel
    Encre NoireSan Miguel
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20062016
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    San Miguel

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Bergamot
    Heart
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    GeraniumDavanaViolet
    Base
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
    VetiverPatchouliAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Encre Noire vs. San Miguel
    Encre NoireSan Miguel
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 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
    Most fresh fragrances play it safe. San Miguel takes the bergamot-and-violet route most would abandon, then anchors it in patchouli and vetiver, giving it structure, weight.San Miguel

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Encre Noire vs. San Miguel
    Encre NoireSan Miguel
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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