Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Waimea
Waimea rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Encre Noire | Waimea | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | — |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Waimea
Aromatic
Marine
Citrus
Woody
Earthy
Salty
Aquatic
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Bergamot
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Aquatic Notes
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Vetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Encre Noire | Waimea | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
If you've sworn off aquatics because they all smell like bathroom spray, Waimea earns a reconsider. The vetiver base gives it somewhere to live besides novelty. Three notes. None wasted.Waimea
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Encre Noire | Waimea | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $27.99fragrancenet | — |
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