What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is cypress. The heart brings vetiver. On the skin it settles into cashmere wood and musk. Overall it smells woody and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Encre Noire Lalique notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Lalique Encre Noire Lalique EDT in detail
Encre Noire Lalique EDT carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Montale Paris Aoud Musk and Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience spread further.
Is Encre Noire Lalique your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like vetiver and cashmere wood. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
What Encre Noire Lalique costs
The usual price in Europe is about €33. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir but less than Montale Paris Aoud Musk and Narciso Rodriguez Vetiver Musc.
More from Lalique
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Amethyst Lalique, Ombre Noire Lalique and White In Black.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir and Narciso Rodriguez Vetiver Musc. Base notes like cashmere wood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Encre Noire Lalique dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir (3 shared notes), Montale Paris Aoud Musk (4 shared notes), Narciso Rodriguez Vetiver Musc (3 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Encre Noire Lalique?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Encre Noire Lalique come out?
It came out in 2006.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.