Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Derby
Is Encre Noire better than Derby?
Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
Haitian vetiver
woodyaromaticearthygreen
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 Derby?
| Encre Noire | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Dominique Moellhausen |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Derby smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Derby
Woody
Green
Earthy
Aromatic
Mossy
Yellow Floral
Ozonic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Derby share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
GalbanumLavenderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
AcaciaYlang-YlangTuberose
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
PatchouliSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
VetiverViolet Leaf
Woody Notes
Cypress
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Derby work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Derby?
| Encre Noire | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Derby?
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 isn't a fragrance that asks permission. The green holds its ground, the florals refuse to rush, and the oakmoss isn't a whisper, it's a statement.Derby
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Derby
| Encre Noire | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
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