Heliaca
Le Couvent Maison de ParfumEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Heliaca vs. Encre Noire
Is Heliaca better than Encre Noire?
Heliaca rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
fresh spicy
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 Heliaca and Encre Noire?
| Heliaca | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Heliaca and Encre Noire smell?
Heliaca
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Heliaca and Encre Noire share?
Top
Bergamot
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
GingerCardamom
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Oud
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Oud
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Heliaca and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Heliaca or Encre Noire?
| Heliaca | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Heliaca and Encre Noire?
Oud doesn't have to announce itself. This one watches. Waits. The ginger keeps it honest, the bergamot keeps it awake. If aggressive oud has burned you before.Heliaca
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 hunt
Where to buy Heliaca and Encre Noire
| Heliaca | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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