Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. VG V
Is Encre Noire better than VG V?
VG V rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyaromaticfresh 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 VG V?
| Encre Noire | VG V | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 2008 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | — |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and VG V smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
VG V
Citrus
Aromatic
Floral
Lavender
Vanilla
Fruity
Soft Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and VG V share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Blood OrangeCoriander
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Peach BlossomLavenderCedarwood
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
VanillaOakmossAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or VG V?
| Encre Noire | VG V | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and VG V?
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
Barbershop fragrances carry a particular appeal: structured, familiar, and reassuring without being dull. VG V leans into that heritage with proper lavender and earned vanilla.VG V
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and VG V
| Encre Noire | VG V | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $40.58ecosmetics | — |
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