Al Wisam Day vs Encre Noire

Al Wisam Day is well-regarded in the community as a beautiful, mood-enhancing fragrance with good performance and positive reception. However, users report batch variation concerns and note that the rose opening can initially seem unpleasant but improves significantly with bottle maturation. Overall, it's considered a solid daily wear option that develops nicely over time.

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.