Encre Noire
LaliqueEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Encre Noire vs. Zippo Original
Is Encre Noire better than Zippo Original?
Encre Noire rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Cashmere WoodHaitian vetiver
woodyaromaticfresh spicy
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 Zippo Original?
| Encre Noire | Zippo Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 2010 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Alexandra Monet |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encre Noire and Zippo Original smell?
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Zippo Original
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Patchouli
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encre Noire and Zippo Original share?
Top
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Red AppleViolet LeafGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Tonka BeanClary SageLavenderBlack PepperGeranium
Base
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
VanillePatchouliVetiverCashmere WoodCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Violet LeafVetiver
Fragrance Ingredients
Vetiveryl acetate
Cashmere Wood
Woody Notes
Cypress
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Encre Noire and Zippo Original work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encre Noire or Zippo Original?
| Encre Noire | Zippo Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encre Noire and Zippo Original?
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
Here's the thing about this one: it's unapologetically synthetic. Clean, modern, and built for the guy who wants something that smells good without needing a fragrance education to appreciate it.Zippo Original
The hunt
Where to buy Encre Noire and Zippo Original
| Encre Noire | Zippo Original | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $23.09fragrancenet | — |
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