Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Shagya
Is Encre Noire better than Shagya?
Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Haitian vetiverMusk
woodyaromaticearthyfresh spicy
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Shagya?
| Encre Noire | Shagya | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Sidonie Lancesseur |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Shagya smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shagya
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Citrus
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Shagya share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
LimeBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
OudCedarwoodGeranium
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
VetiverGuaiac WoodPapyrusMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Cypress
OudCedarwoodGuaiac Wood
Green Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Shagya work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Shagya?
| Encre Noire | Shagya | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Shagya?
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
Oud doesn't have to mean brooding or heavy. Shagya rides that precious wood alongside bright lime and pink pepper, a composition that feels trained, precise, built for work.Shagya
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Shagya
| Encre Noire | Shagya | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
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