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    Black Musk vs. Encre Noire

    Black Musk by Monotheme Venezia bottle

    Black Musk

    Monotheme Venezia
    Eau de Parfum2024
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Black Musk rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Musk vs. Encre Noire
    Black MuskEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Musk

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    Powdery
    Patchouli
    Vanilla
    Aromatic

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomGinger
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    Guaiac WoodCedar
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    MuskPatchouli
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Musk vs. Encre Noire
    Black MuskEncre Noire
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some woody fragrances ask you to wait for the good part. Black Musk doesn't. The woody notes arrive early, bold and smoky, framed by a cardamom-ginger opening that keeps things interesting.Black Musk
    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: Black Musk vs. Encre Noire
    Black MuskEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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