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    Bang vs. Encre Noire

    Bang by Marc Jacobs bottle

    Bang

    Marc Jacobs
    Eau de Toilette2010
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Is Bang better than Encre Noire?

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    Vetiver
    woodyaromaticearthymusky

    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 Bang and Encre Noire?

    Key facts: Bang vs. Encre Noire
    BangEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20102006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerYann VasnierNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonWinter—

    Scent DNA

    How do Bang and Encre Noire smell?

    Bang

    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Balsamic
    Mossy
    Musky
    Amber

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Bang and Encre Noire share?

    Top
    Pink PepperPepperwood
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    Woody Notes
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    VetiverElemi ResinBenzoinOakmossPatchouli
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Green Notes
    Vetiver
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Woody Notes
    Woody NotesPepperwood
    Cypress

    Where they fit

    When and where do Bang and Encre Noire work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Bang or Encre Noire?

    Community verdict: Bang vs. Encre Noire
    BangEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Bang and Encre Noire?

    The name carries weight, and the opening moments make an impression. Then it gets quiet. Some call that a fade; others call it restraint. What you're really signing up for is a spicy-woody that asks.Bang
    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 Bang and Encre Noire

    Best price by size: Bang vs. Encre Noire
    BangEncre Noire
    50ml—$23.09fragrancenet

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.

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