CODA
MiN NEW YORKEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
CODA vs. Encre Noire
Is CODA better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
Cypress
woodyfresh spicyaromaticgreen
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 CODA and Encre Noire?
| CODA | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do CODA and Encre Noire smell?
CODA
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Green
Amber
Camphor
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do CODA and Encre Noire share?
Top
CypressEucalyptusMint
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
NutmegBlack TeaCedarwoodCinnamon
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
AmberwoodLabdanumPatchouli
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amberwood
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Woody Notes
CypressCedarwood
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do CODA and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, CODA or Encre Noire?
| CODA | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about CODA and Encre Noire?
Built for people who want fresh AND warm, not one or the other. The mint-cool opening isn't a phase you wait out, it's the hook that keeps you coming back. Lasts a full workday without renegotiating.CODA
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 CODA and Encre Noire
| CODA | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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