CypressOpens with
Haitian VetiverHeart
BenzoinDries down to
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Lalique · Sold as masculine
Encre Noire A L'Extreme
The quiet confidence of a seasoned traveler stepping off the train, carrying with him the earthy weight of distant lands and smoky incense.
Smells likea campfire
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Encre Noire A L'ExtremeMid-range · $40–100
50%Similar accords, often for lessVetiver · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 by Lalique after a decade-long community request, Encre Noire A L'Extreme is the richer, more concentrated counterpart to the original 2006 Encre Noire. Perfumer Nathalie Lorson crafted this woody-aromatic fragrance with a raw intensity that polarizes its wearers but endears it to those who appreciate its rugged cypress-vetiver heart. The scent opens with elemi resin and bergamot, providing a fresh spicy contrast before settling into the rich depths of Haitian vetiver, incense, orris, and benzoin, anchored by smoky sandalwood and patchouli.
One spray is sufficient — the aromatic top notes dissipate quickly, but the vetiver and sandalwood base lingers for hours. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room, so apply it directly onto pulse points.
Fig. 01 — Encre Noire A L'Extreme, Lalique
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Nathalie Lorson
The fragrance chameleonNathalie Lorson is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most versatile noses working today.
The Encre Noire line
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Designer Lalique
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The originalEncre Noire A L'ExtremeLalique · Mid-range · $40–100Ajmal · 2019VetiverShares 5 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.27 (73)
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 9%.