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bulgari black vs. encre noire

post #1 of 25
2/5/12 at 1:02am
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i've owned both. still have a few left in my bulgari black bottle. i'm out of encre noire. black has been a signature fragrance for me for quite some time. this is my 3rd bottle. considering a switch to encre noire but it's not as easy to find.

what are your thoughts on the 2 frags and which one do you like better?
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post #2 of 25
2/5/12 at 2:12am
encre noir isn't bad, but bulgari black is far better.
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post #3 of 25
2/5/12 at 3:05am
My opinion sides with Encre Noire... heavily. But by no means do I dislike Black, they're book great IMO, but Encre is more suitable.
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post #4 of 25
2/5/12 at 3:27am
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Originally Posted by gido View Post

encre noir isn't bad, but bulgari black is far better.

+ 1
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post #5 of 25
2/5/12 at 3:54am
BB's an easier daily wear.
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post #6 of 25
2/5/12 at 3:56am
I like Black, but love EN. Black is more versatile though, IMO.
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post #7 of 25
2/5/12 at 4:13am
encre noire > bb
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post #8 of 25
2/5/12 at 4:26am
Neither is my cup of tea but EN was better of those two. The rubber and hot asphalt smell of Bvlgari Black was intolerable.
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post #9 of 25
2/5/12 at 7:35am
encre noire
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post #10 of 25
2/5/12 at 8:07am
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Originally Posted by gido View Post

encre noir isn't bad, but bulgari black is far better.

Absolutely!
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post #11 of 25
2/5/12 at 8:14am
They're both good. Get the one you like the most.
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post #12 of 25
2/5/12 at 8:20am
Encre Noir wins
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post #13 of 25
2/5/12 at 8:28am
Bvlgari Black is unique, i think. Encre noir is a very good Vetiver...
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post #14 of 25
2/5/12 at 8:33am
Black
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post #15 of 25
2/5/12 at 8:56am
Black by a landslide.
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post #16 of 25
2/5/12 at 10:24am
My vote goes to Bulgari Black, though both are good.

While striking at first, Encre Noire now smells to me a little too synthetic in the drydown. Rather, for something in the style, I would buy Chanel Sycomore, which has the same vetiver-smoky structure, but smells more natural. It is a little more epensive, but not too much in the 200ml bottle.

cacio
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post #17 of 25
2/5/12 at 12:55pm
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7-6 bulgari black

i guess i won't be changing tho i would have thot encre noire was more versatile being a vetiver and all, while black is an oiental. no?
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post #18 of 25
2/5/12 at 1:16pm
Both are great, but I give the slight edge to Encre Noir
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post #19 of 25
2/17/12 at 11:18am
2 weeks later...

EN is king. Apply in moderation.
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post #20 of 25
2/17/12 at 3:46pm
Bvlgari Black. It's not unique, but a good one.
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post #21 of 25
2/17/12 at 4:30pm
Bulgari Black.The best designer fragrance ever created IMO.
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post #22 of 25
2/17/12 at 6:35pm
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Originally Posted by Andrewthecologneguy View Post

2 weeks later...

EN is king. Apply in moderation.

Received my 3.4 oz today after about a half year of testing. This frag is definitely worth it.
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post #23 of 25
2/17/12 at 8:46pm
Encre Noire is the best smelling - easiest to wear of the two in my opinion.
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post #24 of 25
2/17/12 at 9:06pm
Encre Noire for me.
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post #25 of 25
2/17/12 at 9:29pm
dont like vetiver so EN is out .
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