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    Side by side

    Black Oudh vs. Encre Noire

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Oudh vs. Encre Noire
    Black OudhEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20132006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerAzzi GlasserNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Oudh

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bay LeafClary SageElemi Resin
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    CypressViolet LeafJasmine
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    Sequoia woodVetiverOudCashmere MuskAmber
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Oudh vs. Encre Noire
    Black OudhEncre Noire
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Bold in name. Reserved in execution. You smell it. They don't. That's the whole point, woody depth and amber done for people who wear fragrance like identity, not performance.Black Oudh
    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: Black Oudh vs. Encre Noire
    Black OudhEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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