Oxbow Essence de Surf Man
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Side by side
Oxbow Essence de Surf Man vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Oxbow Essence de Surf Man | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alexis Dadier | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Oxbow Essence de Surf Man
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Green
Cannabis
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Mossy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ColaHempLimeHolly
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
DriftwoodMateSandWoody Notes
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverOakmossPatchouliWhite MuskMoss
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Oxbow Essence de Surf Man | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The cola-lime opening either converts you immediately or makes you wait it out. But the drydown, moss, vetiver, patchouli drifting into white musk, is where this earns its reputation.Oxbow Essence de Surf Man
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
| Oxbow Essence de Surf Man | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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