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    Waimea vs. Encre Noire

    Waimea by Zara bottle

    Waimea

    Zara
    Eau de Toilette2018
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Waimea rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Waimea vs. Encre Noire
    WaimeaEncre Noire
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20182006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Waimea

    Aromatic
    Marine
    Citrus
    Woody
    Earthy
    Salty
    Aquatic
    Fresh Spicy

    Encre Noire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Green
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    CypressVetiveryl acetate
    Heart
    Aquatic Notes
    VetiverHaitian vetiver
    Base
    Vetiver
    Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Waimea vs. Encre Noire
    WaimeaEncre Noire
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you've sworn off aquatics because they all smell like bathroom spray, Waimea earns a reconsider. The vetiver base gives it somewhere to live besides novelty. Three notes. None wasted.Waimea
    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

    Best price by size: Waimea vs. Encre Noire
    WaimeaEncre Noire
    1.7 oz$23.09fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$27.99fragrancenet

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