Lalique Encre Noire à l'Extrême

Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême – Review

The iconic vetiver scent plunges deeper into the shadows with an intense, smoky twist.

By Vivir · · Updated
4.2 Overall

Accords

woody aromatic amber balsamic warm spicy earthy smoky

Notes Pyramid

Top
CypressElemi resinBergamot
Heart
Haitian VetiverVetiverIncenseOrris
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodPatchouli

Pros & Cons

  • ✅ Powerful cypress and vetiver accord gives the fragrance a distinctive woody intensity.
  • ✅ Long‑lasting with moderate sillage, offering good value for an Eau de Parfum.
  • ✅ Rich, enveloping aroma that works well for evening and colder weather occasions.
  • ✅ Niche‑like perfume for the price
  • ✅ Great longevity
  • ✅ One of the best bottle designs of all time
  • ✅ Unique creation among popular trends
  • ✅ The liquid ages and becomes richer over time
  • ✅ Great longevity and moderate sillage
  • ✅ The liquid ages greatly with time
  • ❌ Too much for beginners, too little for the experienced crowd
  • ❌ Thin progression in the dry‑down
  • ❌ The original Encre Noire is considered better and cheaper
  • ❌ The name doesn’t reflect the perfume
  • ❌ Thin progression over time

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