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: A comunidade do r/fragrance vê Encre Noire como um excelente perfume nicho com bom custo-benefício e caráter distintivo, elogiado por sua composição amadeirada e orientada para cipreste, além da qualidade em relação ao preço.

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

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Exclusivas de Encre Noire (4)

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Atributo	Dear John	Encre Noire
Marca	Lush	Lalique
Ano	2004	2006
Avaliação	3.92	4.15
Concentração	—	—
Género	feminine	masculine
Total de notas	0	4