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    Encre Noire vs. Black Influence

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    Black Influence rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Encre Noire vs. Black Influence
    Encre NoireBlack Influence
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062016
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Black Influence

    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Sweet
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Black cardamomNutmeg
    Heart
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    VetiverBourbon VanillaSiam Benzoin
    Base
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
    Tonka BeanCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Encre Noire vs. Black Influence
    Encre NoireBlack Influence
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    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
    Black Influence delivers solid performance that holds up well throughout the day. The vanilla-spice combination is genuinely distinctive, offering warmth without sweetness and depth without heaviness.Black Influence

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Encre Noire vs. Black Influence
    Encre NoireBlack Influence
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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