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    Side by side

    Engel Dark vs. Encre Noire

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Encre Noire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Engel Dark vs. Encre Noire
    Engel DarkEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232006
    GenderFemaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Engel Dark

    Woody
    Fruity
    Musky
    Floral
    Sweet
    Yellow Floral
    Balsamic

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AniseMagnolia
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangFigBlackcurrant
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    Cashmere WoodSandalwood
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Engel Dark vs. Encre Noire
    Engel DarkEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The anise-magnolia pairing is what makes this worth wearing. It opens sharp, almost medicinal, then softens into something you want to lean into. This is the fragrance for someone who knows what they.Engel Dark
    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: Engel Dark vs. Encre Noire
    Engel DarkEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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