Lalique Encre Noire Decant

Buy Lalique Encre Noire Decant in 5ml, 10ml & 20ml. A dark woody vetiver fragrance with cypress, earthy vetiver, cashmere wood and musk — built for office wear, evenings, and anyone hunting a signature scent.

Lalique Encre Noire is widely regarded as one of the best vetiver fragrances ever created. Known for its dark, mysterious and sophisticated character, it delivers a woody-earthy profile that stands apart from sweet modern fragrances. It opens with aromatic cypress before moving into a heart dominated by Haitian and Bourbon vetiver, then settles on cashmere wood and musk.

Which size should you buy?

Encre Noire is dense — one or two sprays genuinely goes a long way, so a decant stretches much further than the table suggests.

Fragrance notes

Top: Cypress
Middle: Haitian Vetiver, Bourbon Vetiver
Base: Cashmere Wood, Musk

How does it smell?

Cypress opens it cool and green, then the two vetivers take over — dark, earthy, slightly inky, closer to wet soil and roots than to anything sweet. Cashmere wood and musk smooth the base without brightening it. The composition is deliberately minimal, which is why it reads as artistic rather than commercial.

Longevity and projection

Most wearers report 8–10 hours on skin, with some reporting longer. Projection is moderate — it pushes for the first hour or so, then sits close to the skin. A common observation is that the wearer stops noticing it while people nearby still catch a distinct trail, so resist the urge to over-apply.

Who it's for

• Office wear and formal occasions — mature, never loud
• Cooler weather and evenings
• Anyone who prefers earthy woody scents over sweet or fruity ones
• Anyone building a distinctive signature rather than a crowd-pleaser

A word of warning: vetiver this dark is polarising. Plenty of people love it immediately; some find it too earthy. That is precisely what a 5ml decant is for.

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Rasasi Fattan shares the citrus-over-vetiver structure but keeps it brighter and more office-friendly. Both sit in the dry green-woody family rather than the sweet one.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Lalique Encre Noire last?
Most wearers report 8–10 hours on skin with moderate projection that settles close after the first hour.

How many sprays should I use?
One or two. It is a dense fragrance and over-applying is the most common mistake.

How many sprays are in a 10ml decant?
Around 160 sprays, roughly 32 wears at five sprays each — and since most people use fewer, it lasts considerably longer.

Is Encre Noire good for Indian weather?
It works best in cooler months and evenings. In peak summer heat the earthy vetiver can feel heavy for some wearers.

Is this decant original?
Yes. Every decant is hand-filled from a sealed, original retail bottle using our syringe-decanting method — nothing diluted, nothing mixed. See our authenticity page.

When will my order arrive?
Dispatched on the second business day after confirmation (Sundays excluded), then 5–7 business days for delivery. See our shipping policy.

Why try the decant first

• One of the most respected vetiver fragrances ever created
• Dark woody earthy scent with elegant masculine character
• Perfect for office wear, formal occasions and mature fragrance lovers
• Premium leak-proof 5ml, 10ml & 20ml metal decants

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