L'Attesa vs Encre Noire

L'Attesa receives mixed feedback from the community, primarily praised for its compelling champagne and lipstick opening that disappoints shortly after application by becoming a forgettable creamy iris. While the initial spray is genuinely loved, the rapid performance decline makes it unsatisfying for full-day wear, leaving users searching for alternatives that maintain the opening's charm throughout.

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.