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    Side by side

    Rose d'Encens vs. Noir de Nigelle L'Intense

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rose d'Encens vs. Noir de Nigelle L'Intense
    Rose d'EncensNoir de Nigelle L'Intense
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlice DattéeStéphane Jérôme Pernodet
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rose d'Encens

    Amber
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Smoky
    Rose
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Floral

    Noir de Nigelle L'Intense

    Citrus
    Fruity
    Amber
    Musky
    Animalic
    Fresh
    Tropical
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantRaspberryBergamot
    Heart
    IncenseRose
    LitchiMandarin Orange
    Base
    LabdanumTonka BeanVanilla
    AmbergrisWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rose d'Encens vs. Noir de Nigelle L'Intense
    Rose d'EncensNoir de Nigelle L'Intense
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rose and incense is a known pairing. This version is the one that does it right, the smoke doesn't bury the flower, it lifts it. Smoky enough to intrigue, rose enough to stay soft.Rose d'Encens
    The nigella opens with presence, spicy, almost medicinal, like black seed oil on warm skin. Give it time. The drydown reveals layers, fruit and warmth combining in ways that reward patience.Noir de Nigelle L'Intense