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Oil-based perfume
Duftkumpels Encore Une Noire
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Encore Une Noire and the Brand's Style
Duftkumpels Encore Une Noire is a unisex perfume oil for those who appreciate deep, spicy and expressive compositions.
The fragrance was created by Duftkumpels, a brand specializing in unisex fragrances.
The name Encore Une Noire sets a dark, intense mood for the composition, while the combination of oriental and woody facets makes it especially appealing to fans of unconventional perfumery.
It does not try to please everyone from the very first seconds; this is a distinctive perfume for those who enjoy a noticeable presence and a dense, rich scent profile.
Olfactive Character
The fragrance blends oriental and woody families, complemented by balsamic, spicy and white-floral accents.
This combination creates a multidimensional profile in which dry woods meet warm resinous notes, spicy expressiveness and soft floral nuances.
Oud plays the leading role in the character of Encore Une Noire — a deep and instantly recognizable material with a dark woody-balsamic profile.
Patchouli and vetiver support it, adding earthy dryness and noble austerity to the composition, while cardamom contributes a spicy spark.
Development and Sillage
The listed notes are cardamom, labdanum, oud, patchouli, vetiver and ylang-ylang.
Since distinct top, heart and base notes are not specified for this fragrance, it is more accurate to perceive the composition as a cohesive accord in which the materials unfold in close interaction.
Encore Une Noire is rated as having very strong sillage, so the fragrance is noticeable in its surroundings and can linger in the memory long after application.
The oil format further emphasizes the density of the scent, while the intensity of its development will depend on the skin, temperature and amount applied.
Who Will Enjoy This Fragrance
Encore Une Noire was created for women and men who are drawn to dark woody compositions with an oriental temperament.
It works naturally with an evening look, suits cooler seasons and can become an expressive accent in situations where a rich sillage is appropriate.
The precise amount to apply to skin and clothing is not specified for this release, so it is best to start with a minimal quantity and assess its development gradually.
Particular care should be taken with the amount applied before work, travel or visiting a small room: very strong sillage can quickly become the dominant element of an overall look.
Similar Fragrances
In terms of mood and its combination of dark woody nuances, Encore Une Noire may appeal to fans of Tom Ford Oud Wood, Montale Black Aoud and Comme des Garçons Parfums Blackpepper.
At the same time, its oil concentration and very strong sillage make Duftkumpels Encore Une Noire an independent interpretation of the oriental-woody genre.
No information is available about the perfumer, release year, collection or other concentrations of the fragrance, so it is best evaluated primarily by its actual olfactive profile.
This is a rich unisex perfume featuring oud, patchouli, vetiver, labdanum, cardamom and ylang-ylang — a choice for those seeking a noticeable, deep and unconventional scent profile.
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