Question 1

What's the difference between #002 Barman and Encre Noire?

Accepted Answer

#002 Barman is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from HUNQ (2021) dominated by Woody accords. Encre Noire is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Lalique (2006) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Amber, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, #002 Barman or Encre Noire?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, #002 Barman scores 3.61/5 vs Encre Noire at 4.15/5. Encre Noire's standout strength: Excellent value for money, niche quality at affordable price. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do #002 Barman and Encre Noire smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Encre Noire: The r/fragrance community views Encre Noire as an excellent value niche fragrance with distinctive character, praised for its woody, cypress-driven composition and quality at its price point.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, #002 Barman or Encre Noire?

Accepted Answer

Encre Noire: Good performance and longevity when applied correctly Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits #002 Barman vs Encre Noire?

Accepted Answer

#002 Barman scores highest for all seasons wear; Encre Noire scores highest for fall wear. #002 Barman leans daytime, Encre Noire leans evening.

#002 Barman vs Encre Noire

Comparison Summary

Unique to #002 Barman (12)

Unique to Encre Noire (4)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Encre Noire

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Attribute	#002 Barman	Encre Noire
Brand	HUNQ	Lalique
Year	2021	2006
Rating	3.61	4.15
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	12	4