Smoke on the Water
Tree Of LifeExtrait de Parfum2023
Side by side
Smoke on the Water vs. Encre Noire
Is Smoke on the Water better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
aromaticfresh spicywoodysmokyearthy
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 Smoke on the Water and Encre Noire?
| Smoke on the Water | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Lucas Sieuzac | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Smoke on the Water and Encre Noire smell?
Smoke on the Water
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Balsamic
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Smoke on the Water and Encre Noire share?
Top
LavenderJuniperCardamom
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
IncenseFrankincenseLabdanumTonka Bean
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
VetiverOud
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
Oud
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Smoke on the Water and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Smoke on the Water or Encre Noire?
| Smoke on the Water | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Smoke on the Water and Encre Noire?
This one opens cool and austere. The herbs feel almost clinical, like gin and Listerine. But that restraint is the point, the smoke arrives as contrast, not continuation.Smoke on the Water
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 Smoke on the Water and Encre Noire
| Smoke on the Water | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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