4.20 PM vs Encre Noire

The community views 4:20 PM as a high-quality earthy fragrance with impressive staying power and fair pricing, though it falls short as an authentic cannabis scent. Most agree it's a solid patchouli-forward botanical fragrance suitable for broad appeal despite its masculine lean.

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.