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Encre Noire from Lalique has been a low-key best seller for a long time now. Assuch, it’s only natural that the brand released flanker fragrances, to follow. One such flanker is Encre Noire Sport, which is the subject of today’s review, and on that I’ve been testing out recently. In this post, I will cover how it smells, when it should be worn, how it performs, and if it is worth a buy.
What does Encre Noire Sport Smell Like?
Notes included: grapefruit, aquatic notes, lavender, cypress, vetiver
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My Full Review
Before we get into my personal review, let’s see what Lalique says about it: Encre Noire plays the game of invigorating sensuality, adorning the Lalique man in a dynamic elegance.
Encre Noire Sport starts off with a bit of citrus fruit mix, which is led by grapefruit. It’s a pleasant smell, with a slight aquatic aroma, floating around in the background. Immediately from the start, I do pick up a lots of vetiver and wood, a mix of cypress and cashmere.
The scent has a fresh and somewhat dark profile, but Noire Sport isn’t heavy at all, it’s got a great outdoorsy/green/woodsy smell. However, it feels like a warm weather fragrance.
Sort of like walking around a forest, early on a spring or summer’s morning. There is a tad bit of herbal spice, but it isn’t all that strong, to my nose.
As it moves further along, Encre Noire Sport, loses most of its citrus top and goes further woodsy/vetiver. The vetiver, is the star here, but it is joined at this stage by fir. It’s a clean vetiver cologne, with a mix of woody notes (mostly fir), and a nice dose of lavender underneath. From here, that’s pretty much what I get. This isn’t a super complex fragrance.
Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility
Projection wise, I don’t find the sillage to be super strong here. It’s not a weak, but Noire Sport, isn’t one that fills up the room. It’ll project itself to a small radius around you, which is good enough for most purposes, but this isn’t a club beast.
The longevity is actually quite good, it’ll hang around for 7-9 hours, which is nice for a non-powerhouse cologne.
Seasonally, I liked how this wore in the warmer weather. It wasn’t the usual summertime fragrance, but the wood and vetiver have a nice aquatic accord, joining them. This allows Encre Noire Sport to fit the season, but still deliver something that isn’t the normal oceanic and super fruity blend.
It’s a versatile scent that can be worn to the office, casually, or out for an evening. Not particularly, a sexy fragrance, but a fresh masculine one that is enjoyable.
Overall Impressions of Encre Noire Sport
Overall, do I like Encre Noire Sport? I do, but it isn’t a love for me. I like the grapefruit opening and how the aquatic notes complement the vetiver and woods. If you liked the original Encre Noire, this will be enjoyable for you, as it shares a lot of the same traits.
It smells good, performs well, but never quite wows me. It would be an easy daily wear to grab and not have to think about. For that, I’d give it a try.
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