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    Encre Noire vs. CODA

    Clearly related
    CODA by MiN NEW YORK bottle

    CODA

    MiN NEW YORK
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

    Is Encre Noire better than CODA?

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Same dominant accord
    Cypress
    woodyaromaticfresh spicygreen

    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 CODA?

    Key facts: Encre Noire vs. CODA
    Encre NoireCODA
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062015
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Encre Noire and CODA smell?

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    CODA

    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Green
    Amber
    Camphor

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Encre Noire and CODA share?

    Top
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    CypressEucalyptusMint
    Heart
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    NutmegBlack TeaCedarwoodCinnamon
    Base
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
    AmberwoodLabdanumPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Amber
    Cashmere WoodCashmeran
    Amberwood
    Woody Notes
    Cypress
    CypressCedarwood

    Where they fit

    When and where do Encre Noire and CODA work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Encre Noire or CODA?

    Community verdict: Encre Noire vs. CODA
    Encre NoireCODA
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and CODA?

    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
    Built for people who want fresh AND warm, not one or the other. The mint-cool opening isn't a phase you wait out, it's the hook that keeps you coming back. Lasts a full workday without renegotiating.CODA

    The hunt

    Where to buy Encre Noire and CODA

    Best price by size: Encre Noire vs. CODA
    Encre NoireCODA
    50ml$23.09fragrancenet

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    About Encre Noire vs. CODA.