Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Embruns d'Essaouira
Is Encre Noire better than Embruns d'Essaouira?
Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
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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 Embruns d'Essaouira?
| Encre Noire | Embruns d'Essaouira | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | — | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Embruns d'Essaouira smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Embruns d'Essaouira
Marine
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Salty
Woody
Powdery
Musky
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Embruns d'Essaouira share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Aquatic Notes
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Spicy Notes
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
MuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Embruns d'Essaouira?
| Encre Noire | Embruns d'Essaouira | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Embruns d'Essaouira?
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
Pierre Montale built this around sea water and sandalwood, an unusual pairing. The marine note doesn't perform loudly; it waits.Embruns d'Essaouira
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Embruns d'Essaouira
| Encre Noire | Embruns d'Essaouira | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $40.58ecosmetics | — |
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