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    Vétiver vs. Encre Noire

    Vétiver by Olibanum. bottle

    Vétiver

    Olibanum.
    Eau de Parfum2022
    Moderately similar
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    Is Vétiver better than Encre Noire?

    Vétiver rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    Vetiver
    aromaticwoodyearthyfresh spicy

    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 Vétiver and Encre Noire?

    Key facts: Vétiver vs. Encre Noire
    VétiverEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerHiram GreenNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Vétiver and Encre Noire smell?

    Vétiver

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Earthy
    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy
    Herbal

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Vétiver and Encre Noire share?

    Top
    GingerCitruses
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    VetiverLavenderGeraniumBergamotFrankincense
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    CedarAmbrette
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Green Notes
    Vetiver
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Musk
    Ambrette
    Musk
    Woody Notes
    Cedar
    Cypress

    Where they fit

    When and where do Vétiver and Encre Noire work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Vétiver or Encre Noire?

    Community verdict: Vétiver vs. Encre Noire
    VétiverEncre Noire
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Vétiver and Encre Noire?

    Vetiver is one of the most versatile materials in perfumery, yet it too often plays a supporting role. The root adds earthiness to florals, grounds tobacco blends.Vétiver
    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 Vétiver and Encre Noire

    Best price by size: Vétiver vs. Encre Noire
    VétiverEncre Noire
    50ml$23.09fragrancenet

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