What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is rhubarb. The heart brings cedar. On the skin it settles into vetiver and sandalwood. Overall it smells woody and aromatic.
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Encelade 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
Marc-Antoine Barrois Encelade EDP in detail
Encelade EDP comes from Marc-Antoine Barrois. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Other Marc-Antoine Barrois perfumes
The house has 9 perfumes here, led by Marc Antoine Barrois Ganymede, Marc Antoine Barrois Encelade and Ganymede.
Is Encelade your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like cedar and vetiver. Less obvious notes include tonka bean.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €326. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Azzaro.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Azzaro. Base notes like vetiver and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits Encelade
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Encelade dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes), Azzaro (5 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (5 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Danger Pour Homme Parfum Cologne (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain starts from €143.
Quick answers
Is Encelade unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Encelade project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.