Bollywood or Bust
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Side by side
Bollywood or Bust vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bollywood or Bust | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Brent Leonesio | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bollywood or Bust
Rose
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Floral
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart—
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
SandalwoodSpicy NotesRose
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bollywood or Bust | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is rose the way it should be, red, not pink. Bold enough to turn heads, grounded by sandalwood that keeps it warm rather than screechy. The spices add that savory edge that stops it from being.Bollywood or Bust
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
| Bollywood or Bust | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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