Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Oxbow Essence de Surf Man
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Encre Noire | Oxbow Essence de Surf Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 2008 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Alexis Dadier |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Oxbow Essence de Surf Man
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Green
Cannabis
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
ColaHempLimeHolly
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
DriftwoodMateSandWoody Notes
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
VetiverOakmossPatchouliWhite MuskMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Encre Noire | Oxbow Essence de Surf Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
The cola-lime opening either converts you immediately or makes you wait it out. But the drydown, moss, vetiver, patchouli drifting into white musk, is where this earns its reputation.Oxbow Essence de Surf Man
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Encre Noire | Oxbow Essence de Surf Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $27.99fragrancenet | — |
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