Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Vetiver Royal Bourbon
Is Encre Noire better than Vetiver Royal Bourbon?
Vetiver Royal Bourbon rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Haitian vetiver
woodyaromaticearthyfresh 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 Vetiver Royal Bourbon?
| Encre Noire | Vetiver Royal Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 1914 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Hugo Lambert |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Vetiver Royal Bourbon smell?
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
What notes do Encre Noire and Vetiver Royal Bourbon share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
PeppermintThyme
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
IrisJuniperImmortelleTobacco
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
LabdanumVetiverSandalwoodLeatherStyraxOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Cypress
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Vetiver Royal Bourbon work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Vetiver Royal Bourbon?
| Encre Noire | Vetiver Royal Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vetiver Royal Bourbon?
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
Where to buy Encre Noire and Vetiver Royal Bourbon
| Encre Noire | Vetiver Royal Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
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