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    Encre Noire vs. Vetiver Royal Bourbon

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Vetiver Royal Bourbon rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Encre Noire vs. Vetiver Royal Bourbon
    Encre NoireVetiver Royal Bourbon
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20061914
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie LorsonHugo Lambert
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Vetiver Royal Bourbon

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Green
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    PeppermintThyme
    Heart
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    IrisJuniperImmortelleTobacco
    Base
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
    LabdanumVetiverSandalwoodLeatherStyraxOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Encre Noire vs. Vetiver Royal Bourbon
    Encre NoireVetiver Royal Bourbon
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    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
    This isn't a fragrance that asks permission. The peppermint opening hits like a cold slap, then settles into something that smells like a well-worn library and damp earth.Vetiver Royal Bourbon

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Encre Noire vs. Vetiver Royal Bourbon
    Encre NoireVetiver Royal Bourbon
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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