Encre Noire Eau de Toilette — Lalique
Editorial impression: Here cypress and vetiver come across as damp earth, roots, bark and smoke, above softer wood and musk, though some catch a cleaner, almost minty green. Drawn from 40 independent reports across 5 venues. Eau de Toilette (EDT) from Lalique.
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At a glance
† cited to the sources listed at the foot of this page.
- What it smells like†
- Woody, Earthy, Smoky, Green · Eau de Toilette (EDT). The house lists Cypress, Vetyveryl Acetate.
- Best fit†
- Wearers report reaching for it most often in autumn and winter.
- Performance
- Reported long wear; reported to project strongly. These are wearer reports from one venue.
- Current formulation†
- Reports differ on changes between bottles — Some bottle comparisons describe a cleaner, quieter recent scent, while other current owners report all-day wear. Company-name changes, alcohol percentages and differing web ingredient lists do not establish a dated reformulation. Some wearers report intermittent wafts after initially finding the scent weak. No authenticated pair of complete labels resolves the disagreement.
- Evidence
- Drawn from 40 independent reports across 5 venues.
- Full bottle
- Check the current price at Amazon
Scent description (editorial impression; it begins with the sentence under the page title)
Reviewers often describe it as wearing close.
Drawn from 40 independent reports across 5 venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- Lalique
- Perfumer
- Nathalie LorsonEncre Noire Eau de Toilette - official product page
- Top notes
- Cypress, Vetyveryl AcetateEncre Noire Eau de Toilette - official product page
- Heart notes
- Haitian Vetyver, Bourbon VetyverEncre Noire Eau de Toilette - official product page
- Base notes
- Cashmere Wood, MusksEncre Noire Eau de Toilette - official product page
- Current formulation
- Reports differ on changes between bottles — Some bottle comparisons describe a cleaner, quieter recent scent, while other current owners report all-day wear. Company-name changes, alcohol percentages and differing web ingredient lists do not establish a dated reformulation. Some wearers report intermittent wafts after initially finding the scent weak. No authenticated pair of complete labels resolves the disagreement.Encre Noire Eau de Toilette by Lalique — community ratings and reviews
- Concentration
- Eau de Toilette (EDT)
- Category
- Designer
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Woody, Earthy, Smoky, Green
Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists. House sources most recently read 2026-09-03.
Questions and answers
What does Encre Noire Eau de Toilette smell like?
Here cypress and vetiver come across as damp earth, roots, bark and smoke, above softer wood and musk, though some catch a cleaner, almost minty green.
Drawn from 40 independent reports across 5 venues.
What are the notes in Encre Noire Eau de Toilette?
Lalique publishes the following note tiers for Encre Noire Eau de Toilette.
- Top notes: Cypress, Vetyveryl Acetate
- Heart notes: Haitian Vetyver, Bourbon Vetyver
- Base notes: Cashmere Wood, Musks
Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.
Browse other fragrances by this note: Musk.
How long does Encre Noire Eau de Toilette last, and how strong is it?
Reported long wear; reported to project strongly. These are wearer reports from one venue.
Parfumo members rate longevity 7.7 and sillage 7.2 of 10, from about 3,300 ratings each; Fragrantica's longevity and sillage votes could not be read.
Your experience may vary with the amount applied, the weather and your skin. How we assess wearer reports.
Has Encre Noire Eau de Toilette been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
Reports disagree about the extent or effects of changes to Encre Noire Eau de Toilette.
Some bottle comparisons describe a cleaner, quieter recent scent, while other current owners report all-day wear. Company-name changes, alcohol percentages and differing web ingredient lists do not establish a dated reformulation. Some wearers report intermittent wafts after initially finding the scent weak. No authenticated pair of complete labels resolves the disagreement.
Every fragrance's reformulation verdict, in one list: Reformulation watch.
How can I tell whether a bottle of Encre Noire Eau de Toilette is the current formulation?
A batch code alone does not tell you which formula is in a bottle.
To check a particular bottle, ask Lalique or the retailer about its batch code. Owners' side-by-side comparisons are not confirmation from the house.
What does the concentration label on Encre Noire Eau de Toilette mean?
Encre Noire Eau de Toilette is sold as Eau de Toilette (EDT), a label generally used for a lighter fragrance concentration than eau de parfum.
No body standardises these labels, so one does not tell you how long a scent lasts or how far it carries, and versions sold under the same name can differ.
Who composed Encre Noire Eau de Toilette?
Encre Noire Eau de Toilette was composed by Nathalie Lorson, according to Lalique.
What fragrance family is Encre Noire Eau de Toilette?
We file Encre Noire Eau de Toilette under Woody, Earthy, Smoky and Green.
These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Lalique may describe it differently. Browse by family.
Where can I buy Encre Noire Eau de Toilette?
Encre Noire Eau de Toilette is available from Amazon, linked on this page. Scentorian has a commission arrangement with these retailers and may earn a commission if you buy through a link, at no extra cost to you.
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What season is Encre Noire Eau de Toilette for?
Wearers most often reach for Encre Noire Eau de Toilette in autumn and winter.
Drawn from 23,300 independent reports, all from a single venue. This is one venue's view; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Browse: Autumn fragrances, Winter fragrances.
Is Encre Noire Eau de Toilette worth the money?
Most reports that address price call Encre Noire Eau de Toilette worth it.
Drawn from 2,210 independent reports, all from a single venue. This is one venue's view; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues. These are reviewers' opinions; whether it is worth it to you depends on the price you find.
How does Scentorian know this about Encre Noire Eau de Toilette?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Lalique, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 40 independent reports across 5 venues.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Seller type | Size | Link | Link checked | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Marketplace | 100 ml | Check current price | Not yet verified | Sold via a marketplace listing — the seller may not be the brand or an authorized retailer. |
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When wearers reach for it
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Encre Noire Eau de Toilette is filed under
Sources
- Encre Noire Eau de Toilette - official product page — Lalique
- Encre Noire Eau de Toilette by Lalique — community ratings and reviews — Parfumo, read in aggregate
- Encre Noire by Lalique — member ratings and reviews — Fragrantica, read in aggregate
- Encre Noire eau de toilette for men — customer reviews — Notino UK, read in aggregate
- Encre Noire - batch code and reformulation threads — Basenotes, read in aggregate
- Encre Noire - wearer reports — Reddit, read in aggregate
