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    Side by side

    Derby vs. Encre Noire

    Derby by Milano Fragranze bottle

    Derby

    Milano Fragranze
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Derby vs. Encre Noire
    DerbyEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerDominique MoellhausenNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Derby

    Woody
    Green
    Earthy
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Yellow Floral
    Ozonic
    Powdery

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalbanumLavenderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    AcaciaYlang-YlangTuberose
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    PatchouliSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This isn't a fragrance that asks permission. The green holds its ground, the florals refuse to rush, and the oakmoss isn't a whisper, it's a statement.Derby
    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: Derby vs. Encre Noire
    DerbyEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$67.19fragrancenet$27.99fragrancenet

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