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    Humus vs. Encre Noire

    Humus by Michele Bianchi bottle

    Humus

    Michele Bianchi
    Eau de Parfum2017
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Humus rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Humus vs. Encre Noire
    HumusEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerMichele BianchiNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Humus

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Leather
    Mossy
    Citrus

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GingerBergamot
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    CypressOudGeosminCedar
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    VetiverLeatherOakmossPatchouli RootAmber
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Humus vs. Encre Noire
    HumusEncre Noire
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This fragrance doesn't ask permission. It opens bright, then walks into a forest. If you've ever wanted to smell the moment after rain, this is it. Bold? Yes. Complicated? Less than you'd think.Humus
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Humus vs. Encre Noire
    HumusEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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