Splendid Wood vs Encre Noire

The community recognizes Splendid Wood as having strong woody and forest-inspired qualities with excellent performance, though opinions vary on whether it delivers the full pine and smokey intensity some seek. While praised for its powerful sillage and natural ingredients, it may fall short for those wanting more refined or intensely piney 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.