Vetiver Patchouli
MontaleEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Vetiver Patchouli vs. Encre Noire
Is Vetiver Patchouli better than Encre Noire?
Vetiver Patchouli rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Vetiver
woodyearthyaromaticmusky
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 Vetiver Patchouli and Encre Noire?
| Vetiver Patchouli | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Vetiver Patchouli and Encre Noire smell?
Vetiver Patchouli
Woody
Earthy
Patchouli
Soft Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
White Floral
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vetiver Patchouli and Encre Noire share?
Top
Carrot SeedPink Pepper
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
VetiverJasmine
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Patchouli Leaf
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
Patchouli Leaf
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Vetiver Patchouli and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Vetiver Patchouli or Encre Noire?
| Vetiver Patchouli | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vetiver Patchouli and Encre Noire?
Two roots that could easily overwhelm, and then carrot seed arrives like a sweetener someone slipped in. Vetiver Patchouli stays earthy and grounded, but that unexpected note keeps it from feeling.Vetiver Patchouli
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 Vetiver Patchouli and Encre Noire
| Vetiver Patchouli | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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