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    Macassar vs. Noir Anthracite

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    Macassar rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Macassar vs. Noir Anthracite
    MacassarNoir Anthracite
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19802017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNicolas Mamounas, Roger PellégrinoHonorine Blanc
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Macassar

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Leather
    Mossy
    Herbal
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy

    Noir Anthracite

    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Leather
    Citrus
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pine Tree NeedlesArtemisiaGreen NotesBergamotFruity Notes
    Sichuan PepperGingerBergamot
    Heart
    PatchouliCarnationCedarVetiverGeraniumJasmine
    GalbanumTuberoseJasmine
    Base
    LeatherOakmossMuskAmberCoconut
    CedarwoodMacassar WoodPatchouliSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Macassar vs. Noir Anthracite
    MacassarNoir Anthracite
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the fragrance that shows up without apologizing. Bold, oily, austere, pine and herbal notes hit first, then leather takes the room. Not for offices that mistake restraint for weakness.Macassar
    Here's what enthusiasts understand: this isn't another competent woody. The galbanum and Sichuan pepper open like a slap of cold air, sharp, confrontational.Noir Anthracite