Leader
PROUDEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Leader vs. Encre Noire
Is Leader better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Musk
woody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Leader and Encre Noire?
| Leader | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Arturetto Landi | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do Leader and Encre Noire smell?
Leader
Woody
Fruity
Patchouli
Sweet
Citrus
Amber
Fresh
Warm Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Leader and Encre Noire share?
Top
PineappleBergamotPinot Noir GrapesApple
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Woody NotesPatchouliRoseJasmine
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
MuskAmberVanilla
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Leader and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Leader or Encre Noire?
| Leader | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Leader and Encre Noire?
Patchouli built for people who think they've smelled enough patchouli. The marshmallow doesn't soften it, it complicates it. Sweetness with a civet tell. That's the move.Leader
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
Where to buy Leader and Encre Noire
| Leader | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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