Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Royall Vetiver
Is Encre Noire better than Royall Vetiver?
Royall Vetiver rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Haitian vetiver
woodyaromaticearthygreen
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 Royall Vetiver?
| Encre Noire | Royall Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 2005 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | — |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Royall Vetiver smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Royall Vetiver
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Royall Vetiver share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Citrus fruits
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Spicy Notes
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Vetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Royall Vetiver?
| Encre Noire | Royall Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Royall Vetiver?
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
Some fragrances announce themselves. Royall Vetiver just shows up, competent, unfussy, ready. The vetiver doesn't shout; it settles into a room like someone who belongs there.Royall Vetiver
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Royall Vetiver
| Encre Noire | Royall Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $40.58ecosmetics | — |
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