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    To Be Born To Shine Men vs. Encre Noire

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Encre Noire rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: To Be Born To Shine Men vs. Encre Noire
    To Be Born To Shine MenEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20222006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    To Be Born To Shine Men

    Warm Spicy
    Green
    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Leather
    Cinnamon
    Animalic
    Citrus

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AppleMandarin OrangeMint
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    CinnamonCardamomLavender
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    LeatherAmberPatchouli
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: To Be Born To Shine Men vs. Encre Noire
    To Be Born To Shine MenEncre Noire
    Score3/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Community reviewers describe it as synthetic, modern, and reminiscent of designer fresh fragrances. That's not a flaw, that's the point. It delivers that polished fresh-fruity-spicy-leather effect.To Be Born To Shine 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

    Best price by size: To Be Born To Shine Men vs. Encre Noire
    To Be Born To Shine MenEncre Noire
    1.35 oz$12.49ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    2.5 oz$18.80ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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