10
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Encre Noire Sport
masculine
Created by Nathalie Lorson
Encre Noire Sport by Lalique is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men. Encre Noire Sport was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Lorson. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Nutmeg; middle notes are Cypress, Watery Notes and Lavender; base notes are Bourbon Vetiver, Haitian Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Musk.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
28%
Win
100%
Spr
85%
Sum
83%
Fall
Day & Night
96%
Day
47%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
6,625 votes
4.17
Love it
2.9k44%
Like it
2.6k39%
OK
5468%
Dislike
4857%
Hate it
941%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 80 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
Encre Noire Sport is a well-regarded budget fragrance that offers good value with a pleasant, earthy vetiver profile similar to Tom Ford Grey Vetiver but lighter and easier to wear. Community consensus is positive, though some users note it requires time to appreciate and doesn't deliver an immediate wow factor, making it an excellent blind buy for fragrance enthusiasts seeking affordable quality.
Strengths
- Affordable price point ($20-25)
- Versatile vetiver fragrance with citrus and earthy notes
- Good longevity and wearability for the cost
- Lighter, more wearable alternative to similar niche fragrances
Weaknesses
- Not an immediate 'wow' reaction for some users
- Requires a warm-up period to appreciate
- Subtle rather than bold scent profile
Best for
Warm weather wearOffice and casual daily wearBlind buys due to low risk priceBeginners exploring vetiver fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
