Skip to main content

    Side by side

    Encre Noire vs. Wild Essence

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Is Encre Noire better than Wild Essence?

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    woodyaromaticfresh spicygreen

    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 Wild Essence?

    Key facts: Encre Noire vs. Wild Essence
    Encre NoireWild Essence
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20062012
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Encre Noire and Wild Essence smell?

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Wild Essence

    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Amber
    Woody
    Cacao
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Encre Noire and Wild Essence share?

    Top
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Green AppleMintLemonSri Lankan cardamom
    Heart
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    CinnamonBlack PepperNutmegLavenderSandalwood
    Base
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
    CacaoTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisBlond tobacco

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Woody Notes
    Cypress
    Sandalwood

    Where they fit

    When and where do Encre Noire and Wild Essence work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Encre Noire or Wild Essence?

    Community verdict: Encre Noire vs. Wild Essence
    Encre NoireWild Essence
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Wild Essence?

    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 the everyday fragrance that earns its space in the rotation. Not trying to impress anyone, not chasing trends. Just consistently good, bright enough in the morning, warm enough by evening.Wild Essence

    The hunt

    Where to buy Encre Noire and Wild Essence

    Best price by size: Encre Noire vs. Wild Essence
    Encre NoireWild Essence
    50ml$23.09fragrancenet

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.

    Keep comparing

    More comparisons to explore

    Good to know

    About Encre Noire vs. Wild Essence.