08 Seylon
OdinEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
08 Seylon vs. Encre Noire
Is 08 Seylon better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Vetiver
fresh spicyaromaticwoodyearthygreen
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 08 Seylon and Encre Noire?
| 08 Seylon | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Philippe Romano | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do 08 Seylon and Encre Noire smell?
08 Seylon
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Green
Mossy
Amber
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 08 Seylon and Encre Noire share?
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotYuzu
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
NutmegVermouthElemi Resin
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverBenzoinOakmoss
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do 08 Seylon and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 08 Seylon or Encre Noire?
| 08 Seylon | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 08 Seylon and Encre Noire?
Some vetivers play it safe. This one doesn't. The opening is a tart, almost austere citrus that makes you pay attention, then the spice and bitter herbs take over and you're in something with actual.08 Seylon
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 08 Seylon and Encre Noire
| 08 Seylon | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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