Encre Noire vs Sport vs A L'Extreme - Which Should You Buy?

[@johnborges5938]

The most useful fragrance review I have seen in ages. Finally someone provides a clear description of the differences in this line - beautifully done!

[@sebastienc.2257]

I agree. Others have stated the notes but they never really say if the l’extreme is sweet or not. All of those notes are typically in sweet resinous and darker fragrances but not every resinous and dark fragrance is sweet. After this review I think I’ll pull the trigger.

[@TheArkEnigma_InfamousAlien184]

I disagree yet agree. It would have been nicer if he provided the notes yk? But oh well, at the end of the day I do agree that this is pretty useful.

[@MarcelGomesPan]

To me this review gave a far clearer picture of how the different fragrances smell and what the experience would be than most others i have seen. 👍

[@azamniazi9079]

Most accurate description of Encre noire line. I own all three and totally agree with your description as well the preference. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@AlphaDogToo]

He nailed it. That’s exactly the way I feel about the lineup.

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

I went with Sport and A’L’Extreme. Sport for when it’s warm or hot out, and I want a great Vetiver scent, and A’L’Extreme for when I crave a rich woody aromatic for the cooler days. Love ‘em both!

[@stathis301]

Such an eloquent review. Well done.

[@Poemwriter_Angelo]

the original is soo good, i just love it. people say its a 30 plus scent, and i'm only 25. but as a dark poemwriter who is introvert and more mature behaving, i think i can pull it off more easily than someone else

[@alibenakhdim1511]

Definitely ! Go ahead

[@mctg9043]

insert dog wearing deadpool mask gif

[@memelord3348]

don’t ever say that again

[@Poemwriter_Angelo]

@@memelord3348 it sounds arrogant. And it's definitely now how I see myself. But people see me that way. So that's why I have to word it like that. It's easier.

[@steliosc.4686]

The easiest to wear is the Sport. The one that I like sniffing on my wrist is the Extreme. But the dark Vetiver trail of the original is unbeatable.

[@swellcat66]

Have you tried layering them?

[@skmillennialliving]

@@swellcat66 👀

[@MuzoEph]

@@swellcat66 I did with the OG and sport. gorgeous smell my guy..

[@swellcat66]

Good deal, @@MuzoEph. Thanks for the report.

[@MuzoEph]

@@swellcat66 another great trick is to layer fragrances that have similar dominant notes.. The other one I did is 2 sprays of Fblack by Ferragamo and and 2 sprays encre noire sport. they both have lavender and the rest just blend in wif after wif.. 😂

[@Isaac-yz4lb]

I’m glad you reviewed these, thank you

[@ArthurPhillip7]

Love your practical view on things. More interesting doesn't mean better or more wearable. It's like people recommending Bentley Intense. Sure it smells great for the price but how many occasions can you really wear it? Very few. I wish recommendations and views were more realistic like the content you are putting out. We have a lot of the same favorites/discoveries of scents that are somewhat unique but can actually be worn. Sure we all want to drive a Ferrari and can appreciate its beauty, but practically you are going to drive your BMW 5 series a lot more 😂😂 Great content, big fan keep it up.

[@jscc]

Thank you to comparing all three. I have original and sports version. This will help to buy L Extreme

[@michaeldaugette802]

I have the A L' Extreme it's a very powerful scent very good for cooler , colder weather !

[@MuzoEph]

I own all three.. And I have to say the original is on another level, but again it's hard ranking them as they're elegant on there own. Encre noire 👉🏾"The master piece" elegant woody smell. Sport👉🏾 "The classy one" in its dry down phase it smells exactly like the OG but weak/faint. A'l extreme👉🏾smells like an elegant wood workshop.

[@dudley3403]

You just made it harder for me to choose 😂 all sound great, would you recommend sport for someone just getting into fragrances as it’s safer

[@MuzoEph]

@@dudley3403 if your' surrounding is hot 'summer weather' start with the sport and end with the OG, but if your current season is cold 'autom' then getting the OG/Extreme is a must.

[@MuzoEph]

@@tdk1man if you could afford all three get them all .. sport is sophisticated and unappreciated it smells like the OG for a few seconds then it switches into it's own signature. Extreme is just different smells nothing like the others many will say it's the best out of those three but to me The OG is the best. ..

[@YoTratoYTrato]

Love, love, LOVE the og! Absolute beautiful😊

[@victorong7907]

love your passion and literacy when describing! take care

[@leonardocozza3140]

Edt in mid season edp in winter sport in summer Low budget great scents

[@melodieeeee1]

Absolutely amazing review and I do agree with almost everything you've said. Really enjoy your approach. Subbed! 🙂

[@allenspears5013]

I have all 3, definitely extreme..

[@jaredmatthews9403]

Thanks for the intelligent review

[@jasek911]

Buy both. Different use for each.

[@fabianmartinez4228]

I was waiting for your review before buying the original Encre Noire but I couldn't resist and bought it together with the Encre Noire Sport hahaha. At first I always had that feeling that Encre Noire was going to be a dark herbal fragrance but not so mature but I was wrong and I was not completely convinced by the issue that it is a very mature scent for my age (23) and maybe I will give it to my father or keep it for about 10 more years haha. However when I tried Encre Noire Sport it was love at first smell, much more wearable and I use it casually to go to work or when I go out to the woods to walk for a while and it feels very refreshing when I feel that grapefruit that appears suddenly through my nose (I could not tell if these fragrances have Iso E Super to achieve this type of experience). Do you have any recommendations for dark herbal perfumes or go walking in a forest type of fragrance for younger people? I'm still on my relentless search for such fragrances no matter if they are niche, I'd like to try some. Btw, excellent video with descriptions that couldn't be more accurate. Great job!

[@UrbanDwellerNYC]

Good to hear your experience! There’s one fragrance that comes to mind when you say walking through a dark forest - Narciso Rodriguez for Him the original. I like it more than Encre Noire. Watch out it is discontinued so look into it quick! I’ll do a review of it soon and maybe compare it to Encre Noire. And FYI I think Narciso for him is better than Bleu Noir

[@fabianmartinez4228]

@@UrbanDwellerNYC perfect! I will be taking a look at it, fortunately I have seen it on many websites in my country, I will book a decant to see how it is. Cheers!

[@lettersclinical]

Have you tried Wonderwood by Comme des Garcons? It smells like wood in a timbermill. It is something I could imagine a younger person pulling off as is still a little fresh. A darker, spicier version is Amouage Memoir Man, which gives me the image of a rugged, solitary man in a timber lodge or scouring for old books in the archives of dark, woody library shelving - so may be a little bit old for 23, but worth sampling. The lighter end of the forest/grassland would be Banana Republic Grassland (cheaper) or Creed's Green Irish Tweed (pricey but more lush and better performance) and gives a feel of walking through the morning, grassy dew.

[@UrbanDwellerNYC]

@@lettersclinical I've tried Wonderwood but not enough to really form an opinion - quickly passed it as I was testing others in the store. But I remember not being blown away in the realm of the niche world. And of course Green Irish Tweed is one of my favorites - challenging I think for a young person. You need the personality for it.

[@fabianmartinez4228]

@@lettersclinical Wonderwood and Grassland added to my sample list! Amouage really intrigues me hahah, maybe later I'll buy a sample and the GIT one. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@JPT7943]

Great video, thanks. Great information. Totally agree with you on these.

[@Saved_Sinner0085]

I have both and love them both. The sport will be more versatile and appealing to most noses in my opinion, they are both of stellar quality. I like the A L'extreme better and sometimes I will still use a couple sprays under the sport in the warmer months.

[@eLurkr]

great breakdown thank you!

[@kreex4633]

I subbed bro. It's just so pleasant and easy to follow you. Ty for that helpful vid.

[@radmehrshow]

I bought the original twice and I love it. I'm blind buying extreme version but I think I'll like it.

[@MuzoEph]

Finally someone who understands the encre noire sport. Its not a watered down.. Its simply an addiction/continuation of the O.G. Sport In its dry down start smelling like the O.G.

[@metas1779]

Great review

[@WheeledandWellArmed]

Thanks very helpful

[@GiuseppePeres]

I've got the sport and I like it a lot! I'm curious about the other two, but since they would be blind buys, I am a little hesitant coz I don't want to end up regretting as I did with Club de nuit sillage ...

[@thomassleziak1222]

I blind bought Sillage and I love it, one of the best in my collection. What you don’t like about it please if I may ask please? :D

[@GiuseppePeres]

Sure, I can tell you that I like the scent to an extent, but if I could have sampled it, I wouldn't have bought it. It's good, it smells very elegant and formal to me, but I would have probably spent the money on something different. 😉

[@abubacarrdukuray868]

@@thomassleziak1222 sillage is amazing I don’t understand why ppl hate it my friend also has it when i smell it on him it’s soo GOOD EVEN BETTER THAN SOme of my expensive ones

[@danhowie1699]

Love the line I'll try the sport version.😊😊❤

[@GlobalCitizenUK]

You are GOOD.

[@Begkan]

Great review. Thank you.

[@luvorh8312]

I had the Sport but didn't pay much attention to it, but like it. I'm gonna buy me a full bottle of that and try the Extreme for the first time and compare the two. Bless brother.

[@lazyman4214]

Whiskey comparison is right on the spot

[@SickMindeBarBie]

well done video chapeau!

[@CristiCristianG]

For me A'lextreme is the best in the line!

[@franci.f.]

yes but the en original is much more niche and distinctive

[@shobhitkhajuria7464]

Amazing review. Everything u said is so exact. Just bought the aport one. Have a sample of encre noir. And yes its there and its not there after i sniff the sport. I love both and the background is same. Have to try the extreme one! But i guees its very subtle compared to sport or is it?

[@Bellroysg]

Great insight

[@nelsonvital9358]

For me the original is inbeatable after the extreme is very good too I really like it

[@Rash1234]

I purchased Sport yesterday. The original spelt a little too floral/ feminine for me. I wanted the freshness. Extreme for me, while a nice scent, just lacks any kind of sweetness. All I get is woods, woods, woods. No fruitiness, no sweetness, no citrus. Maybe it's my skin chemistry. Thanks for the nice review, I agree with what you've said. Subbed to the channel.

[@Irfan87]

Dude, i dont get how anyone thinks the original Encre Noir is floral or feminine. It has zero sweetness/softness to it. Its such a manly manly smell.

[@1234fazermann]

​@@Irfan87agreed

[@rikaardyyz3039]

​@@Irfan87Too true it's too dark , Inky etc, floral generally is massive appeal. la extreme as people say is something you wear on a night out with Dracula, misty damp mossy woodland vibe of decay etc. Very unusual and majorly won't like it. I used to wear it occasionally but changed to SPORT and actually had a couple of pleasant enquiry, which is something you don't get with la extreme. That's very obscure, very Victorian/ gothic. I imagine ( Thomas Hiddleston ) would of worn it on " Crimson Peak " 🙄🦇 ⚰️☁️!!!

[@danielsan3681]

Good review duder. Very well done. 🙂👍 I just subscribed. I'm getting ready to redo my old review of this.

[@jaylee6769]

Good video

[@Radhatter1]

Just bought the EN ext

[@lilyowplay]

Is it last longer because the original just stay on me for 10 min 🙄

[@neilcampbell4833]

The new encre indigo is amazing. I didn't like encre noir or extreme versions, ive ordered the sport hopefully its more wearable, ive heard its been reformulated though and its weaker

[@chipclip5019]

why doesnt any reviewer talk about how absolutely amazing the atomizer is on encre noire. You barely have to press down and the fragrance comes out

[@rikaardyyz3039]

I still like the sport flanker ,far more acceptable. I used to wear la extreme but in hindsight it's something I would of worn when I was younger into Bauhaus, black cloths and a obscure goth vibe. La extreme reminds me of walking thru a misty wet woodland before snuggling down with Dracula in some damp crypt, sure it's unusual But it's very polarising, people will like it or run scteaming into the sunlight. But the sport flanker is a lot more acceptable to the majority. La extreme kinda reminds me a little of certain Missey Miake scents , unusual, watery etc. Each to their own but extreme isn't a blind buy ,if curious go with sport it's still damp/ mysterious but fresh and appealing and you don't need garlic and a Cross 🤔🤔🙄✌️

[@andrewz4105]

A sporty mass appealing encre noire seems like it would somewhat remove everything that separates this DNA from the many other mass appealing scents though - like using some obscure liqueur in your cocktail then loading it with syrup until it tastes like any other sweet cocktail right ?

[@rikaardyyz3039]

@@andrewz4105 IMHO Encore de noir sport isn't mass appealing , obviously each to their own but it's got that vetiver going on but fresh, still green and got that rainy Forrest but it's not OTT and it's very pleasant and great for spring summer. Personally I prefer extreme to the Plain Encore de noir. ✌️

[@josephcrafa2694]

I think you did a short job . I recently picked up the extreme .

[@josephcrafa2694]

Great job not short job . Haha!

[@RobertLaTuso]

Does Encre Noire à L'Extrême smell closely to Jovoy Incident Diplomatique?

[@YoTratoYTrato]

Bro, I like this review, but may I suggest drinking some water prior to recording? The constant, intense saliva swallowing is a bit distracting. it just gets sorta noticeable bc its kimds loud

[@mazharhussainmazharhussain5352]

Woody, green 💕

[@tamlam3866]

Im I the only one who find the L'extreme smells so close to TF Ombre leather?

[@Fragman-Scoop]

Strange I find it’s closer to Spicebomb Extreme.

[@itsatrap4986]

Is Sport similar to Roja Elysium?

[@dlc8506]

U should try and have some coffee beans with you when smelling one fragrance right after the other. The coffee beans will cleanse your nasal 'palate'

[@lv2465]

Encre Noire is surprisingly pleasent unique fragrance. It's very similar to TDH intense vetiver to my nose. Out of the two I'd definitely buy EN again no need for IV imo. I'm also surprised that the same perfumer created Bentley Intense man because sadly I can't stand it. To my nose it's a mess there isn't any part of the drydown of the fragrance I like.

[@DHD10000]

Im getting EN monday, since i loved bentley for men intense and heard this one was as good of a quality lol

[@FF04RDF]

Body chemistry is a bummer …. Bought the Extreme last week and despite multiple sprays, it lasts literally 20 minutes on my skin. After an hour, there is no trace. Thank goodness it was < £30 or I’d be very unhappy about it. (I’m assuming it’s just my skin, if it’s not, the performance is abysmal. )

[@andrewz4105]

The original only lasts max 3 hours on me as well. At least it's cheap enough that I can reapply it without hesitation

[@gendale9992]

Maybe you cant smell it but others can?

[@CH-yp5by]

Interesting, I do not find that there is an amber accord at all in A ' extreme, it is very resinous and smoky. Similar to Sycomore by Chanel but not as smooth and creamy and more intense. But tbh your wasting your time doing a review on paper strips, these fragrances really need to be tested on skin where fragrances are worn. A L'extreme changes substantially and its dry down after 30min is amazing.

[@MrMelonMan96]

I blind bought A L'Extreme since I heard good things about it and love the original EN. First impression it's not nice at all. Very harsh and unpleasant. I'm hoping what you said about the dry-down is true I'll have to give it another chance to get past the opening

[@masterhand20]

@@MrMelonMan96 Well it’s been 3 years but I find this comment really interesting. I own both and to me personally A L’extreme is quite literally the exact same fragrance concoction, with added notes. It’s like if you had a cup of tea with milk and honey, and you poured half of that into another cup and added vanilla extract also. The one with vanilla extract is quite literally the same base with an added ingredient. That’s kind of how I see the two in relation to one another. But I do kind of agree that I like the original better because it smells “cleaner” or “fresher” and less powdery warm. I should really try the sport version

[@MrMelonMan96]

@@masterhand20 yeah I can see that too. Turns out mine either has improved with maturation or my nose has adjusted to it because now I really enjoy it

[@aeredpillmedia6290]

Urban Dweller is the proof that in every aspect of life, we Asian beat the crap out of white guys. Sadly we always lose to another Indian which is Joy Amin. J/k you two are my fav frag youtubers.🎉 Love from Tainan, Taiwan.

[@070nemesis070]

A l'extreme has a note very very close to Gucci Rush for men wich is discontinued and was not put out since many years ago. The main reason I have it in my collection. 👍 👍 👍

[@disappointeddad5804]

Sport is easily the best one BUT I wanna try la extreme

[@akastenas]

Present Day Encore Noire batches are pretty much skin scent. Very low projection that lasts for one hours. Longevity is about 3-4 hours. A bit of a disappointment when it comes to potency.

[@soakedbearrd]

Funny I’ve had the opposite effect on my skin. This lasts for me, to the point I wake up the next day and it’s still a skin scent. For reference I picked it up about a week ago.

[@fredbagley2097]

This will be discontinued soon, better get it, Sport going to go through the roof

[@lettersclinical]

I like A L'Extreme because it feels reasonably balanced, i.e. not just vetiver, and I quite like it for very cold weather. I find Encre Noir Sport quite challenging, because to me it smells like a wet, inky rainforest, which is very unique, no doubt, however not very practical as a scent profile I would wear. I have not tried Encre Noir original, on the basis of feeling quite content with A L'Extreme and knowing that there are diminishing returns as I didn't like the sport version. I think the main value of this line is to provide a good reference scent for beginners into the world of vetiver, as they can be sprayed with abandon given how cheap they are, so really one bottle is enough for this purpose. I don't think these are necessarily full bottle worthy as are likely not going to be worn very often, and that is money better spent on a more wearable cheapie. However it certainly does have its place in a larger collection for occasional use and reference purposes, as well as more broadly understanding a staple of the online fragrance community.

[@tanz5389]

I get 2 notes in ENS : urinal cake and charcoal

[@EastMontana1]

I have both. Extra for winter and regular for summer.... 🔟🥇🏆

[@franci.f.]

from a female perspective the sport has nothing distinctive and feels cheap while the en and enextreme are distinctive and niche

[@ericdanielporto8594]

I dont even tried the xtreme version. But IMO the OG is much better than two flankers😉

[@archieroberts1233]

agreed.. the OG is really classier a timeless peice than the flankers IMHO..

[@guitarcleveland]

To me, the original smells like nothing but grapefruit. The extreme version smells like an old wooden dresser cabinet that's been sitting in an attic for fifty years.

[@nor690]

Just got the al extreme, its so bad for me, cant even wear it, so syntethic and nasty

[@1234fazermann]

Toy nose sports gets the worst of both worlds - half hearted vetiver/earthiness & inferior citrusy/watery notes. Ext. Is best for autumn/winter & regular for summer/spring.

[@ZeleniMrav]

All three smells awesome but performance of the newer bottles is terrible! Not worth purchasing. Have older sample and smells completely different...i dot think is maceration issue and no wonder they are heavily discounted. Og is my favorite, than al extreme, sport...

[@titusrome2863]

I purchased both based off of positive reviews and both smell horrible. Synthetic plastic Christmas tree smell. I WOULD NEVER BUY AGAIN. Who actually likes these smells

[@MaximusDingus007]

I hate this line worst crap i got on my collection. IDK why they people keep pushing this turd.

[@UrbanDwellerNYC]

What are some of your favorites then?

[@MaximusDingus007]

@@UrbanDwellerNYC I got a few were to start, Tom Ford Ombre Leather. Bleu De Channel eau de parfum. PDM Percival and Galloway and Layton, Murdock Black tea, Channel Egoiste Pl. Aqua Di Gio Absolu, MFK Amrys, YSL Freische and eau de parfum, Code profumo, aqua di gio profondo, sauvage eau de parfum (this gets hated but is great, don't wear often down here in south fl. because is everywhere) Tom Ford Noir. Spicebomb Extreme, Dior Cologne. These are some of the ones i really enjoy. I don't particularly like PDM Herod, Aqua Di Gio Profumo, dolce & gabbana light blue intense. Boss bottle intense and some others. Is def. subjective on on the person's taste. I like your reviews though.

[@UrbanDwellerNYC]

@@MaximusDingus007 man all good choices! I like ombré leather, I also prefer Sauvage EDP over EDT, I love platinum egoiste, MFK Amyris, PDM Galloway one of my favorites

[@MaximusDingus007]

@@UrbanDwellerNYC I got too many for a regular dude to be honest lol. Ombre Leather i recently add it and it smells amazing. Channel Pour Monsiour i like too (This smells like an old gentleman) but i like this for after showers, kind of reminds me of an old school aftershave. I'm not savvy with notes breakdowns and what not i just go by Fresh, sweet, and if is smells good. Galloway is underrated tbh. South FL. heat it really shines.

[@MaximusDingus007]

@@UrbanDwellerNYC oh forgot Mancera Cedrat Boise!

[@steveparadox1]

Encore Noir Sport. The worst fragrance I have ever purchased!

[@fasolaru8674]

🔴😖DO NOT BUY SPORT version