Unexplored Noir
Zara2023
Side by side
Unexplored Noir vs. Encre Noire
Unexplored Noir rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Unexplored Noir | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Marion Costero | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Unexplored Noir
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Caramel
Patchouli
Musky
Iris
Violet
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Pink PepperCardamom
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
IrisPine tarCashmeranViolet
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
CaramelPatchouliSandalwood
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Unexplored Noir | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The iris-pine combo in the heart is genuinely unusual for a Zara release. It stops this from being just another sweet designer offering. The drydown is where most of the magic happens.Unexplored Noir
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
| Unexplored Noir | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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