Encre Noire Sport

Update from last review. Man this has grown on me deeply. I didn't know what to expect from this but I think I'm going to make this my signature. The reason being is this fragrance, feels very much a work of art in the sense that it isn't making a STATEMENT... It's allowing interpretation. That's really genius. This fragrance allows you to project upon it. Before getting this I read things like vampiric, earthy, forest vibes, funeral vibes, clean, uplifting, dark, bright, Gothic. I can honestly say I can see how anyone could say any of those things. I've been wearing it the last couple days and it's really sunk in on me today that this is a masterpiece. It went from a strong like to a love for me. What I get the most from it is the skin scent. I think this is one of the best fragrances because it has that very minimal vibe to it that feels like it's emitting from you and not sprayed on you. It smells very clean, yet dark, like it leaves a very very very lasting impression. And its like a chameleon. If I smelled this on a guy in a suit and tie, without knowing the fragrances context, I'd say he smells really nice and clean. If I smelled it on a guy wearing all black and shades on a summer night I'd think he actually was a vampire lol. If I smelled this on a woman I'd think it was her natural pheromones. Its a blank canvas in that regard. It morphs with the wearer. I do kind of get a black ink vibe from it. Its like ink mixed with waters from Fiji. Like waters you can smell out in nature after a rain shower. It also reminds me of peace and serenity. This is crazy. I'm in love with this. Signature scent worthy. I'm honestly, very happy this isn't a popular fragrance. With that being said... It does sit close to skin. I could be going nose blind but it wafts. It's strange because when I put it on, I smell it in little wafts. Then one hour later or 30 minutes later I get a very nice, tight scent bubble and it feels like it wraps around you in a aura. This fragrance can be felt. If you wear this, you will leave an imprint on people's mind. We've all smelled fragrance, some good, some bad. Some too obnoxious, many mediocre. But this is neither. This is in a lane of its own. I can't wrap my mind around how this can smell like a luxurious bath, a forest, ink, gothic and nostalgic at the same time. Dare I say sexy. Yes... Sexy. I'm going to get the original, the extreme version and the indigo also just because this one blew my expectations and first impressions out the water. I've smelled many many many fragrances, granted I've only dipped my toe in niche houses but this is unlike anything I've ever had. I figure this is perfect for summer. If the OG and the rest of the flankers keep this consistency but for the cooler and colder seasons I may have to be a lifelong buyer because this has scratched an itch in my fragrance journey I'm never even knew I had. For me? 10/10. I won't complain about longevity, projection, or sillage because this is perfect. Not too much, and not too much less especially for summer. And wear I live it gets very hot & humid. The bottle feels awesome in your hand. 10/10. Absolutely perfect

I recently received a sample pack containing Encre Noir and its two flankers, so I've had the opportunity to test all three over the past week to get a good comparison. As most people have already said, the entire EN line is a very interesting and unique set of fragrances that feels like an art piece. Here are my comparisons below: Encre Noire: this smells like you're sniffing the roots of a tree in a dark and damp forest. People aren't exaggerating: this is exactly what it smells like. I never knew that you could bottle the scent of "dark", but Lalique managed to do just that. The initial blast of cypress is a bit overwhelming and headache-inducing for me, but the middle and base notes of vetiver, musk, and cashmere wood create a pleasant, earthy scent once the top notes wear off. I found that performance is pretty good on me - I could detect the scent lingering for 7-8 hours - but the sillage was pretty close to the skin. My wife was not a fan of this one, describing it as smelling "interesting but not great". Of the three, EN is the most conceptually pure but probably the hardest to wear. I'm not sure when I'd reach for this one. Still, I'm glad to hang onto my decant for a special occasion when I want to smell extremely earthy and dark. I'd give this 4/10 for wearability, but 10/10 for execution of an artistic vision. Encre Noire A L'Extreme: this smells like you're laying on the ground of a dark and damp forest next to a sexy vampire. The addition of amber and spicy notes makes this more wearable, warm, and pleasant, while retaining the intensely earthy and dark scents of the original. I could see myself wearing this one semi-regularly during the cold months, especially at a bonfire or hiking trip. If I was the kind of person that could pull off a totally black suit with a black shirt and tie, this would be the scent I'd reach for - it has an almost gothic combination of darkness with formal warmth. I'd give this a 6.5/10 for overall wearability, and 9/10 for uniqueness. Encre Noire Sport: this smells like you're laying on the ground of a dark and damp forest in the middle of a rainstorm. It's a unique, fresh fragrance to me: it's like digging through the damp dirt of a garden on a cool spring day. The contrast of the fresh citrus and water notes with the rich earthy notes is very interesting. My wife thought it smelled a bit aquatic, saying "you smell like a merman" after some of the top notes had worn off. I'm not sure if that was a good or bad review (I guess it depends on the merman), but I really enjoy this fragrance. This'll probably be in my regular rotation in the spring and summer for when I want something different from your typical fresh scent. I'd give this a 7/10 for overall wearability, and 9/10 for uniqueness. Of the three, this is the one I'm the most likely to buy a bottle of.

I might not be the only person who, on seeing the word “Sport” on a bottle of perfume, immediately thinks of the typical suspects—synthetic blue aquatics, a sharp shower-gel kind of freshness, and an excessive amount of laundry musk intended for general market appeal. It’s rather surprising to come across this label on an Encre Noire flanker, even though I had deliberately avoided it for a long time, and this has now become the final one from that range that I’ve tried. In fact, I had tried the Encre Indigo before I tried this one. Yeah, even that one. So here's the story about this one. TOP NOTES The first couple of minutes deliver a realistic burst of tart, bitter grapefruit skin along with lemony bergamot. Unlike typical summer releases that utilise sugary, candy-like citrus notes or harsh synthetic lemons, Lorson keeps the fruit accord distinctly dry, natural, and acidic. HEART NOTES Leave it for ten to twenty minutes, and the cypress and a clean, soft lavender will begin to appear in the middle phase, eliminating any harsh edges from the opening. ne of the advantages of all the Encre scents is that they never have a synthetic or cheap feel, something that many more expensive brands can only wish for, even though they charge you five times as much as Lalique. BASE NOTES The base is a special mix of two types of vetiver: bourbon vetiver, which adds earthy, smoky warmth, and Haitian vetiver, which brings a cleaner, greener, slightly nutty woodiness. As it settles into a skin scent over a couple of hours, it remains quite clean and sophisticated, evoking high-end stationery, fine woodwork, and damp soil warmed by the afternoon sun. OVERALL I know some readers have been seeing this line discussed online and aren’t sure which one to start with. Many of you probably fear the name by which it is famous – The Black Ink. Fear not, since you can start with the Sport flanker, which isn’t really sporty, but is more wearable and, in my opinion, the easiest one to enjoy. Read the full review at the most unbiased fragrance blog in the world scentgrail (.) com

Absolutely love. Not sure I can explain it better than others here have. The atomizer is OK. It shoots a bit straight for my liking, likely because its meant for pulse points and not clothes. Im someone who has faint smell (or goes noseblind quickly, cant tell yet) so im not a good judge on sillage/longevity, but it.. Suffices. I can smell it barely on skin 8hr later, what happens in between I can't say. Its not a "beast" is for sure. XX Artisan is more peppery and forward, maybe a tiny tad sweet (while this just isnt), for events or outings. This is more deep and reach, the citrus from grapefruit is only a bit of twang, more closed room, classy or intimate. Of course can still be used for outings, but not in high summer's day heat. If you are looking for a typical/classic "summer scent," a citrus bomb, or a freshie haven, this is not it. I hate Acqua di gio (not that i cant appreciate, but I'd never wear it's main dna) for example. I haven't tried Grey Vetiver, but want to now after this and encre noir. Maybe im a vetiver type. Some of the reviews; "Powdery-smelling banana cypress, no thanks" and their favourites are adg essenza, aventus creed, and some mountain water. "I expected something more unique, disappointed" has 5 fragrances ever marked down and their top 2 are khamrah qahwah and liquid brun (this one made me laugh a little). This scent is not for some people, not that itll be disliked or hated, but that the profile itself will not be seen or appreciated for what it is actually doing well. This site should be a reminder to look at people's tastes before accepting their criticisms blindly. Great spring/summer/fall choice for people who arent into blues or freshies. If its summer day, beaming 350, no clouds, sweating without shade, then OK maybe not... I could even see this on a winter's day after the snow fights off the sun's beams in the morning, glistening in cry... Yum

It's official! Lalique is now my favorite house. Encre Noire Sport is wicked awesome! As we say here in Boston. But truth be told, I held off on buying this flanker because many reviews here indicated it was 80-90% similar to the original with just some added freshness. As the happy owner of the original, which I've grown to adore, I figured it made no sense to buy the Sport flanker if they smelled alike. Well, I finally gave in on the advice of a friend here, and I'm glad I did! Although you can certainly detect the original in this, especially in the dry down, it still has it's own uniqueness. Sport is clearly fresher, more versatile and much more of a crowd pleaser. Best of all, it's so different than any other "summer" fragrance of the typical aquatics and citruses. It's the best vetiver-based fragrance in my entire collection... and that includes the original! As for Lalique becoming my favorite house. The reasons are simple. They have unique fragrances that perform excellent (at least the ones I have) sold at very competitive prices. I own Encre Noire, Encre Noire Sport, Lalique Pour Homme, and Lalique White. The latter 3 I purchased over the last couple months. Honestly, I could not be happier with a fragrance house. In total I invested about $130 dollars in these 4 fragrances. Dior, YSL, de Marley, Tom Ford, Creed, and other 'leading houses' should all be ashamed of what they're bringing to the marketplace compared to Lalique which offers beautiful fragrances at bargain prices. I know this reads like a Lalique shill or something. I just want to give credit where credit is due.