Die r/fragrance-Community betrachtet Encre Noire als ein hervorragendes Niche-Parfum mit ausgezeichnetem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und charaktervollem Profil. Das Parfum wird für seine holzige, zypressengetriebene Komposition und die Qualität zum Preis gelobt. Allerdings ist es stark polarisierend, da sein dunkler, trockener und kompromissloser Charakter hauptsächlich Parfum-Enthusiasten anspricht und nicht für ein Massenpublikum geeignet ist. Die Flanker (Sport und A L'Extreme) bieten tragbarere Alternativen, während das Original die charaktervollste Option bleibt.
Positiv
Excellent value for money, niche quality at affordable price
Distinctive, artistic scent with unique character (woody, cypress, vetiver-forward)
Good performance and longevity when applied correctly
Well-made fragrance with quality presentation from Lalique house
Negativ
Very polarizing - not a crowd-pleaser, extremely specific/niche appeal
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What's the difference between Nowness and Encre Noire?+
Nowness is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yohji Yamamoto (2018) dominated by its signature accords. Encre Noire is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Lalique (2006) leaning on Woody accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.
By community rating, Nowness scores 4.21/5 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.
Do Nowness and Encre Noire smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Encre Noire: Die r/fragrance-Community betrachtet Encre Noire als ein hervorragendes Niche-Parfum mit ausgezeichnetem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und charaktervollem Profil.
Which lasts longer, Nowness or Encre Noire?+
Encre Noire: Good performance and longevity when applied correctly Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Nowness vs Encre Noire?+
Nowness scores highest for spring wear; Encre Noire scores highest for fall wear. Nowness leans daytime, Encre Noire leans evening.
Dry and intense opening that some find off-putting or strange
Not suitable for those seeking sweet or mainstream fragrances
Requires proper application amount or can experience noseblindness issues
