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    Paranoïaque vs. Encre Noire

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Paranoïaque vs. Encre Noire
    ParanoïaqueEncre Noire
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20232006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerCarbonnelNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Paranoïaque

    Patchouli
    Woody
    Fruity
    Aromatic
    Soft Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Citrus

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green NotesCorianderGingerBlackcurrantGrapefruit
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    Guaiac WoodRoseNutmegGeranium
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    PatchouliLeatherTonka BeanOakmossEarthy Notes
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Paranoïaque vs. Encre Noire
    ParanoïaqueEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances play it safe. This one doesn't. The citrus-spice opening crashes into earthy patchouli and leather, and that tension is the whole appeal.Paranoïaque
    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: Paranoïaque vs. Encre Noire
    ParanoïaqueEncre Noire
    1.7 oz—$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz—$27.99fragrancenet

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