Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
Is Encre Noire better than Yves Saint Laurent Y?
Yves Saint Laurent Y rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Haitian vetiverMusk
woodyaromaticmuskyfresh 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 Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Encre Noire | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Yves Saint Laurent Y smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Yves Saint Laurent Y
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Amber
Aldehydic
Fruity
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Yves Saint Laurent Y share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Violet LeafVetiver
Woody Notes
Cypress
CedarCedarwood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Yves Saint Laurent Y work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Yves Saint Laurent Y?
| Encre Noire | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Yves Saint Laurent Y?
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
The confidence you'd wear if you weren't trying to prove anything. Bright opening, then something earned. The people who get it already know themselves.Yves Saint Laurent Y
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Yves Saint Laurent Y
| Encre Noire | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
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