Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Portrait For Men
Is Encre Noire better than Portrait For Men?
Portrait For Men rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
woodyaromaticmuskyfresh spicy
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 Portrait For Men?
| 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
How do Encre Noire and Portrait For Men smell?
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
What notes do Encre Noire and Portrait For Men share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Pink PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Blackcurrant blossomGeranium
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Tolu BalsamMyrrhCedarLabdanumMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Cypress
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Portrait For Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Portrait For Men?
| Encre Noire | Portrait For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Portrait For Men?
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
Where to buy Encre Noire and Portrait For Men
| Encre Noire | Portrait For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
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