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    Encre Noire vs. Black Tourmaline

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    Black Tourmaline rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Encre Noire vs. Black Tourmaline
    Encre NoireBlack Tourmaline
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062007
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie LorsonOlivier Durbano
    Best season—Winter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Black Tourmaline

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Leather
    Oud
    Patchouli

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    FrankincenseBlack PepperCardamomCorianderCumin
    Heart
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Smoked WoodLeatherOudWoody Notes
    Base
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
    MossPatchouliAmberMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Encre Noire vs. Black Tourmaline
    Encre NoireBlack Tourmaline
    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
    Olivier Durbano didn't make a fragrance that eases you in gently. The smoke hits first, then the spice, then the resin. It's the kind of composition that demands you commit.Black Tourmaline

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Encre Noire vs. Black Tourmaline
    Encre NoireBlack Tourmaline
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet—
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet—

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