Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Smoke on the Water
Is Encre Noire better than Smoke on the Water?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Haitian vetiver
woodyaromaticearthyfresh spicysmoky
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 Smoke on the Water?
| Encre Noire | Smoke on the Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Lucas Sieuzac |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Smoke on the Water smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Smoke on the Water
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Smoke on the Water share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
LavenderJuniperCardamom
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
IncenseFrankincenseLabdanumTonka Bean
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
VetiverOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Cypress
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Smoke on the Water work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Smoke on the Water?
| Encre Noire | Smoke on the Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Smoke on the Water?
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 one opens cool and austere. The herbs feel almost clinical, like gin and Listerine. But that restraint is the point, the smoke arrives as contrast, not continuation.Smoke on the Water
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Smoke on the Water
| Encre Noire | Smoke on the Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
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