Fresh Sandalwood
ZaraEau de Toilette2019
Side by side
Fresh Sandalwood vs. Encre Noire
Is Fresh Sandalwood better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
woodymuskyaromaticfresh spicy
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 Fresh Sandalwood and Encre Noire?
| Fresh Sandalwood | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Fresh Sandalwood and Encre Noire smell?
Fresh Sandalwood
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Musky
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Fresh Sandalwood and Encre Noire share?
Top
Bergamot
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Sandalwood
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Musk
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Fresh Sandalwood and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Fresh Sandalwood or Encre Noire?
| Fresh Sandalwood | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Fresh Sandalwood and Encre Noire?
Some fragrances try too hard. Fresh Sandalwood doesn't. It's the scent of someone who picked a lane and stayed there, sandalwood done clean, finished with musk, worn without apology.Fresh Sandalwood
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 Fresh Sandalwood and Encre Noire
| Fresh Sandalwood | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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