Lalique
Encre Noire
A smoky cypress and vetiver composition grounded in creamy cashmere wood and musk for austere, mineral elegance
Top Notes
Cypress
Heart Notes
Vetiver
Base Notes
Cashmere WoodMusk
Best Clone
The best clone of Lalique Encre Noire is Black Ink Sport by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $33, about 65% cheaper than the $95 original.
3 Clones Found
Best Match
Maison Alhambra
Anchor Black
78%accuracy
$17
FragranceNet
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
Anchor Black delivers similar vetiver-musk DNA but with slightly reduced depth and warmth in the base; the original's cashmere wood adds a subtle creaminess that the clone approximates but doesn't fully replicate. Longevity and projection are noticeably lighter on the clone.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $17
Fragrance World
Black Ink
73%accuracy
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone substitutes cashmere wood with standard cedarwood, resulting in a less creamy and more austere dry-down. The overall composition is slightly harsher and more linear, missing some of the original's sophisticated nuance and warmth.
AmazonJomashop
Dua
Black Ink Sport
82%accuracy
$33
Dua
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Longevity
-
Sillage
Black Ink Sport tends to be slightly softer in projection and may not last quite as long as the designer version. The top notes feel marginally less sharp, with the composition settling into the heart notes more quickly than the original.
Dua $33