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    Side by side

    Zizonia vs. Encre Noire

    Zizonia by Penhaligon's bottle

    Zizonia

    Penhaligon's
    Eau de Toilette2010
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Zizonia vs. Encre Noire
    ZizoniaEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20102006
    GenderFemaleMale
    PerfumerChristian ProvenzanoNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Zizonia

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Lavender

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomCorianderBergamotOrange
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    GingerLavenderNutmegBlack PepperGeraniumCumin
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    VetiverSandalwoodCedarwoodAmberPatchouli
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Zizonia vs. Encre Noire
    ZizoniaEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Cumin anchors the heart here, giving Zizonia a warm, almost edible edge that some adore and others sidestep. It's the kind of bold move that makes a fragrance worth remembering.Zizonia
    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: Zizonia vs. Encre Noire
    ZizoniaEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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