Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Portrait For Men
Portrait For Men rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Encre Noire | Portrait For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Barnabé Fillion |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Portrait For Men
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Soft Spicy
Sweet
Powdery
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Pink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Blackcurrant blossomGeranium
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Tolu BalsamMyrrhCedarLabdanumMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Encre Noire | Portrait For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 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
Warm without being heavy. That's the thing about Portrait for Men, it doesn't announce itself. The spice stays controlled, the amber sits close, and after a full workday it still hasn't left.Portrait For Men
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Encre Noire | Portrait For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $27.99fragrancenet | — |
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