Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Ascension
Is Encre Noire better than Ascension?
Ascension rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Haitian vetiverMusk
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 Ascension?
| Encre Noire | Ascension | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Chris Classic |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Ascension smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Ascension
Woody
Floral
Aromatic
Musky
Fruity
Aquatic
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Ascension share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
BergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Blue LotusFigVetiverPapyrus
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
SandalwoodCedarMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
FigVetiverPapyrus
Woody Notes
Cypress
SandalwoodCedar
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Ascension work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Ascension?
| Encre Noire | Ascension | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Ascension?
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
There are plenty of fresh fragrances that stay clean. Ascension doesn't. That bergamot arrives with an edge, sharp and assertive in a way that feels deliberate.Ascension
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Ascension
| Encre Noire | Ascension | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
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