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    Red Tobacco vs. Encre Noire

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    Is Red Tobacco better than Encre Noire?

    Red Tobacco rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Mood overlap
    Accord profile overlap
    White MuskVetiver
    woodyfresh 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 Red Tobacco and Encre Noire?

    Key facts: Red Tobacco vs. Encre Noire
    Red TobaccoEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerPierre MontaleNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do Red Tobacco and Encre Noire smell?

    Red Tobacco

    Warm Spicy
    Tobacco
    Sweet
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Oud
    Amber
    Powdery

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Red Tobacco and Encre Noire share?

    Top
    CinnamonAgarwood (Oud)OudIncenseSaffronPearNutmegGreen AppleWhite Pear
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    PatchouliLeatherJasmine
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    Bourbon vanillaTobaccoVanillaMadagascar VanillaAmberSandalwoodAmbergrisGuaiac WoodWhite MuskVetiver
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Woody Notes
    Agarwood (Oud)OudSandalwoodGuaiac Wood
    Cypress
    Amber
    Amber
    Cashmere WoodCashmeran
    Green Notes
    Vetiver
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Musk
    White Musk
    Musk

    Where they fit

    When and where do Red Tobacco and Encre Noire work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Red Tobacco or Encre Noire?

    Community verdict: Red Tobacco vs. Encre Noire
    Red TobaccoEncre Noire
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Red Tobacco and Encre Noire?

    It's not trying to be liked by everyone, and that's exactly the point. Red Tobacco projects hard and smells expensive. The opening is a red flag for bubblegum fans.Red Tobacco
    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

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    Where to buy Red Tobacco and Encre Noire

    Best price by size: Red Tobacco vs. Encre Noire
    Red TobaccoEncre Noire
    50ml$23.09fragrancenet
    59ml$88.19fragrancenet
    4 oz$111.52ecosmetics

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