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    1902 Vetiver vs. Encre Noire

    Very similar
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    1902 Vetiver rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 1902 Vetiver vs. Encre Noire
    1902 VetiverEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de CologneEau de Parfum
    Launched19022006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    1902 Vetiver

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Herbal
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Lavender

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lemon VerbenaBergamot
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    RosemarySage
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    Vetiver
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 1902 Vetiver vs. Encre Noire
    1902 VetiverEncre Noire
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing, this isn't trying to be revolutionary. It's the cologne that earned its place. The vetiver doesn't shout, the herbs don't overstay, and somehow that makes it exactly right.1902 Vetiver
    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: 1902 Vetiver vs. Encre Noire
    1902 VetiverEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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