Magnificent Black
ZaraEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Magnificent Black vs. Encre Noire
Is Magnificent Black better than Encre Noire?
Magnificent Black rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
Vetiver
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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 Magnificent Black and Encre Noire?
| Magnificent Black | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Hamid Merati-Kashani | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Magnificent Black and Encre Noire smell?
Magnificent Black
Woody
Amber
Violet
Patchouli
Powdery
Leather
Mineral
Animalic
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Magnificent Black and Encre Noire share?
Top
AmberMineral NotesAquatic Notes
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
VioletLeatherJasmine
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
PatchouliCedarVetiver
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
Cedar
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Magnificent Black and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Magnificent Black or Encre Noire?
| Magnificent Black | 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 Magnificent Black and Encre Noire?
Amber-forward and unapologetic. The mineral water accord keeps things cool while violet's powdery sweetness slips through. It smells expensive, not like you tried to smell expensive.Magnificent Black
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 Magnificent Black and Encre Noire
| Magnificent Black | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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