Monto
Nilafar du NilEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Monto vs. Encre Noire
Is Monto better than Encre Noire?
Monto rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
woodyaromatic
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 Monto and Encre Noire?
| Monto | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Monto and Encre Noire smell?
Monto
Woody
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Oud
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Balsamic
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Monto and Encre Noire share?
Top
RosewoodCinnamonOud
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Elemi ResinJasmine
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VanillaEbony WoodGuaiac WoodCedarVetiver
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
RosewoodEbony WoodGuaiac WoodCedarOud
Cypress
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Monto and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Monto or Encre Noire?
| Monto | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Monto and Encre Noire?
Vanilla at every tier. Nilafar du Nil commits fully, top, heart, base, all sweetness and warmth. If that's what you're chasing through eight to ten hours, this is your fragrance.Monto
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 Monto and Encre Noire
| Monto | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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