Jermyn Street vs Encre Noire

The Floris Jermyn Street collection offers clean, fresh fragrances but suffers from weak performance and questionable topnotes that improve with wear. Community members found the $45 collection price high for samples, though it may be worthwhile for those specifically interested in trying Elite and Jermyn Street fragrances.

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. However, it's highly polarizing due to its dark, dry, and uncompromising nature that appeals primarily to fragrance enthusiasts rather than mass audiences. The flankers (Sport and A L'Extreme) offer more wearable alternatives while the original remains the most character-driven option.