Portrait For Men
Paul SmithEau de Toilette2013
Side by side
Portrait For Men vs. Encre Noire
Portrait For Men rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Portrait For Men | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Barnabé Fillion | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Portrait For Men
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Soft Spicy
Sweet
Powdery
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Pink PepperCardamomBergamot
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Blackcurrant blossomGeranium
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Tolu BalsamMyrrhCedarLabdanumMusk
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Portrait For Men | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Warm without being heavy. That's the thing about Portrait for Men, it doesn't announce itself. The spice stays controlled, the amber sits close, and after a full workday it still hasn't left.Portrait For Men
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
| Portrait For Men | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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