Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Dark Men
Is Encre Noire better than Dark Men?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Haitian vetiverMusk
woodyaromaticearthy
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 Dark Men?
| Encre Noire | Dark Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | EDT |
| Launched | 2006 | 2002 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | — |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Dark Men smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Dark Men
Woody
Aromatic
Powdery
Earthy
Vanilla
Fruity
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Dark Men share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
BlackcurrantJuniper BerriesBergamotLavender
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
GeraniumJasmineOakmossPine Tree
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
VanillaVetiverSandalwoodAmberMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Dark Men?
| Encre Noire | Dark Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Dark 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
The licorice note divides the room, some people catch it in the first spray and can't let go, others need to reach drydown before they understand what Police was building here.Dark Men
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Dark Men
| Encre Noire | Dark Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $40.58ecosmetics | — |
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