Question 1

What's the difference between Dear John and Encre Noire?

Accepted Answer

Dear John is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lush (2004) 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 4 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Green, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Dear John or Encre Noire?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dear John scores 3.92/5 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 Dear John and Encre Noire smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Encre Noire: La comunidad de r/fragrance considera Encre Noire como un excelente perfume nicho con buena relación calidad-precio y carácter distintivo, elogiado por su composición dominada por madera y ciprés, así como por su calidad a su precio.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dear John 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 Dear John vs Encre Noire?

Accepted Answer

Dear John scores highest for fall wear; Encre Noire scores highest for fall wear. Dear John leans daytime, Encre Noire leans evening.

Dear John vs Encre Noire

Resumen de la comparación

Exclusivas de Encre Noire (4)

Acordes compartidos (4)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Encre Noire

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Atributo	Dear John	Encre Noire
Marca	Lush	Lalique
Año	2004	2006
Valoración	3.92	4.15
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	masculine
Total de notas	0	4