Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Yardley Gentleman Elite
Is Encre Noire better than Yardley Gentleman Elite?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Haitian vetiver
woodyaromaticearthygreen
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Yardley Gentleman Elite?
| Encre Noire | Yardley Gentleman Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | — |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Yardley Gentleman Elite smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Yardley Gentleman Elite
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Patchouli
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Yardley Gentleman Elite share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
GrapefruitBasil
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
PineVetiver
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
PatchouliAmberSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Yardley Gentleman Elite?
| Encre Noire | Yardley Gentleman Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Yardley Gentleman Elite?
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
A barbershop fougère that doesn't announce itself, it simply arrives and stays. Not the kind that fills a room, but the kind people notice when you're close.Yardley Gentleman Elite
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Yardley Gentleman Elite
| Encre Noire | Yardley Gentleman Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $40.58ecosmetics | — |
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