Lalique
Encre Noire
Last updated
Eau de Parfum2006MenFranceLongevity · ModerateSillage · Moderate$95 retail★ 4.1 community ratingBuy on FragranceShop $21 →
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
Accords
woody· Dominantaromatic· Dominantearthy· Moderatemusky· Moderatefresh spicy· Moderate
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.
Best Seasons
Spring49%
Summer21%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter86%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out31%
Casual0%
Community Insights
★ 4.1 from 25K ratingsWhat people who wear Lalique Encre Noire report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Nathalie Lorson.
Main accords
woody
aromatic
earthy
musky
fresh spicy
Longevity
Very weak3%
Weak9%
Moderate40%
Long lasting39%
Eternal9%
Sillage
Intimate14%
Moderate58%
Strong22%
Enormous5%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female0%
Unisex21%
More male24%
Male53%
Listed as Men
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced1%
Overpriced2%
Ok11%
Good value27%
Great value59%
People say it reminds them of
Lalique Encre Noire Sport 1.5KChanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore 1.3KLalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme 1.2KChanel Sycomore Eau de Parfum 523Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 358Guerlain Vetiver 192
What people like
- Deep dark sensual woody aromatic earthy (masculine)
- Distinctive and unconventional woody profile
- Classy and sophisticated
- Versatile for day or night wear
What people dislike
- Not suitable for those who dislike earthy scents
- Lacks traditional fresh or sporty appeal
- May not be suitable for those who dislike dark or gothic scents
- Potentially overwhelming in high heat
What wearers say
“Sometimes, to my nose it smells like an old-school dental cabinet and other times makes me think that it smells like a villain, I imagine a nazi officer in a concentration camp to smell like this... It smells like bad things are about to happen, I don't even know how to describe it. Sinister would be it's perfect one word description in my opinion.”
“"I have this perfume from the 2018 batch. The scent is very pleasant, woody and boozy, easy to enjoy, and the opposite sex likes it as well. However, unfortunately, the sillage is only noticeable when smelled up close, and it may last less than 30 minutes in the beginning. The longevity is less than 1 hour. The scent is really nice, but the longevity is very poor."”
“I love this. It smells so dewy, like a misty, rainy pine forest. It's somber but it's so refreshing to me.I saw a lot of interpretations of it but I really don't think it's too heavy or dark, just a little bit bitter.It's lovely I will be wearing this all summer, the performance is amazing considering it's an EDT.It's so worth it for the price.”
3 Clones Found
Best Match
Maison Alhambra
Anchor Black
78%accuracy
$16
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 $16
Fragrance World
Black Ink
73%accuracy
-
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
-
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
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