Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Explorer
Is Encre Noire better than Explorer?
Explorer rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Haitian vetiver
woodyaromaticmuskyearthyfresh spicy
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 Explorer?
| Encre Noire | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Jordi Fernández |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Explorer smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Explorer
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Amber
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Explorer share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Haitian vetiverVetiver
Fragrance Ingredients
Vetiveryl acetate
AmbroxanAkigalawood
Woody Notes
Cypress
Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Explorer work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Explorer?
| Encre Noire | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Explorer?
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
It's not trying to be the most interesting fragrance in the room. That's exactly why it works. Explorer is the scent of someone who showed up without needing to prove anything.Explorer
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Explorer
| Encre Noire | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $80.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
| 2 oz | — | $100.00ecosmetics |
| 100ml | — | $63.69fragrancenet |
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