Nouf
Swiss Arabian2020
Side by side
Nouf vs. Encre Noire
Is Nouf better than Encre Noire?
Nouf rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
woodyfresh spicyaromatic
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 Nouf and Encre Noire?
| Nouf | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Nouf and Encre Noire smell?
Nouf
Citrus
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nouf and Encre Noire share?
Top
GrapefruitBergamotLemon
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Black Pepper
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
CedarAmberRosewood
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Woody Notes
CedarRosewood
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Nouf and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nouf or Encre Noire?
| Nouf | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nouf and Encre Noire?
Give Nouf time and the citrus settles into something cleaner and steadier. The bright opening yields to a more grounded heart where amber and black pepper take over.Nouf
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 Nouf and Encre Noire
| Nouf | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| Best offer | $38.00ecosmetics | — |
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