Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Bollywood or Bust
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Encre Noire | Bollywood or Bust | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 2010 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Brent Leonesio |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Bollywood or Bust
Rose
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
—Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
—Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
SandalwoodSpicy NotesRose
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Encre Noire | Bollywood or Bust | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 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
This is rose the way it should be, red, not pink. Bold enough to turn heads, grounded by sandalwood that keeps it warm rather than screechy. The spices add that savory edge that stops it from being.Bollywood or Bust
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Encre Noire | Bollywood or Bust | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $27.99fragrancenet | — |
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