I remember when I (tentatively) purchased Encre Noire because I'd watched a few reviews which said it smelled "like death", smelled aweful etc.. when I got it and smelled it, I fell in love with the damp/brightness of that Vetiver. ! I also got SOO MANY compliments from co-workers that I ended up with a backup. Gorgeous scent!
@@YoTratoYTrato vetiver is such a delight for those who appreciate it. I truly love it. I kinda think it's like gin, if you have the right expectations, or even low ones, the first time you smell it, you'll be more likely to enjoy it.
@@joesmellsgood absolutely, I also think you're right about "Having Mature taste" dont think I'd have appreciated it in my 20's or even 30's. Funny how that works
awesome review. probably gave me the best idea of what each frag of the line is like without having smelled any of them (awaiting my delivery of the OG and the Sport version). good job, thumbs up
@@joesmellsgood Damn, they're not what I expected at all. Based on the sum of all reviews I had watched or read I expected something along the lines of Terre D'Hermes (cause 1. Vetiver, 2. Strong, polarizing reactions along with the hype around these scents) I can definitely appreciate the uniqueness and the quality of these scents but in my mind if TDH is a scent that asserts masculine competence then the original EN isn't even Batman, rather what a Batman's bookshelf or a closet would smell like. There's no libido in the original EN at all. EN sport - the aquatic notes make it much more wearable. I see this as a good casual all-year-rounder for when one wishes to project an aura of indifference from a position of superiority lol
@@Danucis haahahaha well said. I am not sure if i mentioned it in the video, but I mowed lawns for many years when i was younger, so vetiver comes across to me very nostalgic, but I get that it's polarizing. I am hoping to get Encre Indigo soon and do another update video on vetiver. Thanks letting me know though, I am genuinely interested in other people's reactions to these. The last thing I'd say is to give em some time, there are so many fragrances I have now that I was middling on when I first got them, but now have a strong love for.
@@joesmellsgood Gave the original EN a bit more wear and I think I'll utilize it as a nice substantial base component for layering EN still occupies mostly the ''lower octave'' range of the olfactory composition to me and is asking for some supplementation in the brighter, more lively note range to complete the composition. Soy sauce is great but you want a lil' bit of that orange and crispy chicken on the plate too, hehe Looking forward to your Encre Indigo review tho. Much love🤘
@@Danucis great description! The good news is that vetiver is extremely versatile so you could theoretically use EN as a base for a lot of frags. Could be interesting to try with something like Club Black to see how it works with sweet vanilla or something like Tuscan Leather to see what that'd be like... You've piqued my interest!
great review of these 3 gems. I also have all 3 of them...just because it looks nice in the collection to have all 3. My favs are actually the sport and the a l'extreme
I picked up EN sport for a great price and loved it so much that i've just bough the other 2. Your review has got me very excited and i can't wait for them to arrive😁
@joesmellsgood so they came in the post yesterday. I enjoyed them both. However, still I find Encre Noire Sport to be my favourite. The original is very similar to sport with the Musk and earthy vetiver ever so slightly more prominent. Á L'Extrême had a strange almost rubbery opening but that faded for me nearly immediately and the dry down is a lot more balsamic and ambery whilst maintaining the Encre Noire DNA. Very good fragrances for me and I very enjoyed them. Loved your review and hope to see more in the future💪
@@adamcrocker5356 Awesome, interested to see how it develops. i still think it's such a great value to have all three and explore the differences like you have. I am hoping to pick up the new Indigo flanker soon, maybe along with some of the women's versions.
I love gothic scents, but I'm unsure if it's safe to blind-buy Encre Noire. With these expectations, do you think they would be met if I buy this colonge.
I think you can read it that way. The good news is that the bar is relatively low since you can find it around 20 bucks. It is still one of my favorites, so hard for me not to recommend it
Amazon has them for a decent price usually. You can also get them at discounters like Jomashop and Fragrancebuy.ca. Perfumeonline.ca is also a site I've used a couple times. I got mine from Amazon and Fragrance Buy personally.
I remember when I (tentatively) purchased Encre Noire because I'd watched a few reviews which said it smelled "like death", smelled aweful etc.. when I got it and smelled it, I fell in love with the damp/brightness of that Vetiver. ! I also got SOO MANY compliments from co-workers that I ended up with a backup. Gorgeous scent!
@@YoTratoYTrato vetiver is such a delight for those who appreciate it. I truly love it. I kinda think it's like gin, if you have the right expectations, or even low ones, the first time you smell it, you'll be more likely to enjoy it.
@@joesmellsgood absolutely, I also think you're right about "Having Mature taste" dont think I'd have appreciated it in my 20's or even 30's. Funny how that works
So glad I found your video! Dude, the jazz music in background and the green outdoor setting!?! This is such a great combo!
I’m wearing the original right now.
I just bought it. 👍🌲
Iam a fan of EN line. I have all 3 and love them. Love the unique smell of them.
awesome review. probably gave me the best idea of what each frag of the line is like without having smelled any of them (awaiting my delivery of the OG and the Sport version). good job, thumbs up
let me know your thoughts! i am curious how they stack up to your imagination
@@joesmellsgood Damn, they're not what I expected at all. Based on the sum of all reviews I had watched or read I expected something along the lines of Terre D'Hermes (cause 1. Vetiver, 2. Strong, polarizing reactions along with the hype around these scents)
I can definitely appreciate the uniqueness and the quality of these scents but in my mind if TDH is a scent that asserts masculine competence then the original EN isn't even Batman, rather what a Batman's bookshelf or a closet would smell like. There's no libido in the original EN at all.
EN sport - the aquatic notes make it much more wearable. I see this as a good casual all-year-rounder for when one wishes to project an aura of indifference from a position of superiority lol
@@Danucis haahahaha well said. I am not sure if i mentioned it in the video, but I mowed lawns for many years when i was younger, so vetiver comes across to me very nostalgic, but I get that it's polarizing. I am hoping to get Encre Indigo soon and do another update video on vetiver. Thanks letting me know though, I am genuinely interested in other people's reactions to these. The last thing I'd say is to give em some time, there are so many fragrances I have now that I was middling on when I first got them, but now have a strong love for.
@@joesmellsgood Gave the original EN a bit more wear and I think I'll utilize it as a nice substantial base component for layering
EN still occupies mostly the ''lower octave'' range of the olfactory composition to me and is asking for some supplementation in the brighter, more lively note range to complete the composition. Soy sauce is great but you want a lil' bit of that orange and crispy chicken on the plate too, hehe
Looking forward to your Encre Indigo review tho. Much love🤘
@@Danucis great description! The good news is that vetiver is extremely versatile so you could theoretically use EN as a base for a lot of frags. Could be interesting to try with something like Club Black to see how it works with sweet vanilla or something like Tuscan Leather to see what that'd be like... You've piqued my interest!
nice. i love the entire encre noire line.
good review !!!
Thank you so much! I am looking to pick up the new Indigo flanker soon, so hopefully a sequel video!
EN and ALE are two of the all-time greats and some of my most used daily drivers
great review of these 3 gems. I also have all 3 of them...just because it looks nice in the collection to have all 3. My favs are actually the sport and the a l'extreme
I'm glad to own all three as well! Bit of a completionist lol.
I picked up EN sport for a great price and loved it so much that i've just bough the other 2. Your review has got me very excited and i can't wait for them to arrive😁
Excellent! I'm interested to hear what you think!
@joesmellsgood so they came in the post yesterday. I enjoyed them both. However, still I find Encre Noire Sport to be my favourite. The original is very similar to sport with the Musk and earthy vetiver ever so slightly more prominent. Á L'Extrême had a strange almost rubbery opening but that faded for me nearly immediately and the dry down is a lot more balsamic and ambery whilst maintaining the Encre Noire DNA. Very good fragrances for me and I very enjoyed them. Loved your review and hope to see more in the future💪
@@adamcrocker5356 Awesome, interested to see how it develops. i still think it's such a great value to have all three and explore the differences like you have. I am hoping to pick up the new Indigo flanker soon, maybe along with some of the women's versions.
Insightful review, just ordered the original! Keep up the videos man
Let me know what you think! Thanks for the kind words!!
I love gothic scents, but I'm unsure if it's safe to blind-buy Encre Noire. With these expectations, do you think they would be met if I buy this colonge.
I think you can read it that way. The good news is that the bar is relatively low since you can find it around 20 bucks. It is still one of my favorites, so hard for me not to recommend it
I need try these
The prices make it easy!
Where can i buy these?
Amazon has them for a decent price usually. You can also get them at discounters like Jomashop and Fragrancebuy.ca. Perfumeonline.ca is also a site I've used a couple times. I got mine from Amazon and Fragrance Buy personally.