I have to go with encre noire A'l Extreme- its masterpiece and its elegant. Dont think wrong sycamore is very nice and beautiful. But I going the lalique style it hits home.
I agree with you almost 100% my brother, but I gotta go with Sycomore this time. EN à l´extreme may well be a phenomenal smoky, dark, and gorgeous inky vetiver but it can also be a tad bit somber at times. Nothing beats the uplifting smoothness of the Chanel Aldehydes that lend a fluffiness to an otherwise rooty and earthy vetiver. They are both great, but my heart goes to the Chanel.
When I first purchased a L'extreme I did not like it, it seemed to have a dirty smell to it. another fragrance reviewer suggested to give it 15-20 sprays and let it mature in the bottle for a few months. I wore it today and I was really impressed with it, glad I gave it a chance. I don't know if I can afford the Chanel at this time but I will hunt for a decant of it. I am sure it is a great fragrance. #vetiver rocks
If I was able to appreciate A L'Extreme when I first smelled it, my fragrance journey would have ended much earlier. One of the best fragrances I've smelled.
Wow, I'm surprised, but I'm not mad at the review, at all. I was looking forward to this comparison. I own the entire Encre Noir line and L'Extrême is by far my favorite. In fact, it's has to be in my top 5 favorites.
Sycamore smell profile is smooth and refined. Encre Noir Al Extreme smells similar but has some sharp edges. For the price Encre would be a better choice. But if you can afford a bottle of Sycomore its definitely worth it.
i feel like this was a very honest and interesting comparison. I've been researching sycomore and I think it would be interesting for someone to compare sycomore and encre noire in a blind test, among other vetiver scents. I wonder if that would eliminate this phenomenon of people saying that sycomore is more elegant and refined, but less favorable than encre noir.
I agree with everything you said, i own both, there are so many layers to encore noire a l'extreme...chanel sycomore has this character to it that i just can't quite explain but i like encore noire a L'extreme more
Sycamore is my top 3 favorite Vetivers. Just more elegant than L’EXTREME. Don’t get me wrong Lalique is good for price, but Sycamore is just more beautiful and refined. Comparing a Honda to a Lexus ha!
It depends on the taste.... We all have different opinions. I don't find them similar at all. I like Encre Noir better, but it has a very serious flaw - it's a skin scent...I dislike Sycomore, it's also a skin scent! Furthermore, to me Sycomore tastes less complex, outdated, not even elegant anymore with the advent of more modern scents. It seems linear and boring, old barbershop fragrance. EN is not projecting.... So for Vetiver lovers like myself I would recommend: Nishane's Sultan Vetiver, TF Gray Vetiver, Vetiver & Golden Vanilla by Jo Malone, Eight & Bob La nuit de megave, Prada Vetiver infusion (they are not listed in any particular order). Frankly I'm hoping to be of help to all Vetiver lovers. My journey has started with EN. So, here's an honest review from MY PERSPECTIVE
Simplicity it’s what I enjoy about your channel bro great take and also you remind me of my cousin 😀... I do Chanel it’s definitely a great scents I will definitely get my nose on encre .. stay safe
I haven't tried the L'extreme, but had the original Encre Noire and had to get rid of it, because people around me hated the dry down (by dry down I mean the next day on clothes, not in 10 min). They said it smelled like something had gone bad - like rotten socks or smth really unpleasant. I also noticed that Lalique's dry down was quite strange and I think it was the place where the cheapness comes through. Now I've got a sample of Sycomore and am planning to buy a 200ml bottle, because it's a much more grown up fragrance, more intimate, cleaner, non-offensive and stays true to it's initial scent after dry down. I'm surprised people compare Lalique with Sycomore, cause they do both have vetiver notes, but they are definitely not similar fragrances. Again, I love the opening of Lalique, but it's just not a good product compare to quality fragrances.
I haven't tried Chanel yet. But perhaps one of my favorite scents out of about 100 is Lalique Encre Noire Alextreme. But encre noire is not permanent at all. Wouldn't it be wonderful if it was a permanent scent?
@@expansefloating4096 sultan vetiver is quite unique to me it smells more like vetiver that's more complex and oriental but sycamore I haven't gotten my nose at yet but lalique is good but not for me
That's a tough one... I prefer the heavy incense and sweet resins of the Extreme, but you can't really go wrong with any of them. Encre Noire is more dry, inky and gothic
@@QQ-ms1oe yeah, i tried both last year, i still without having it clear because i like the smell but i hate bad performance fragrances, i don't like to have a bottle in the wardrobe that i know i won't use because i can't feel it after one hour, my biggest pain in this sense was with Oud wood, I love the smell but terrible performance :(
@@marauderqwerty OK but it should be clear which one you prefer and These Dark heavy vetiver fragrances 99% of the time have good Performance, These ones too and you cant lose much Money with them If buy or sell again.
Encre Noire Extreme smells like old man my wife says and I have to agree. At 65 the last thing I want to like is a old man. Ha. If I wear Sycamore I know I'm going to get lucky that night.
Sycomore is pure class. L’Extreme is scratchy and lacks the smoothness of Sycomore. I get so many compliments from Sycomore and everyone in my circle hates L’Extreme when I wear it.
I hate sycamore. I hate terres de Hermès (i like tres Fraiche). I can tolerate Guerlain Vetiver. I love Grey Vetiver. I’m a fan of woods, incense, resins, and more warm fragrances (especially when you’re talking about gourmands). Would I like encre noir a la extreme? I know that I wouldn’t like the original encre noir.
If you haven’t already tried it, I’d say you would like A La Extreme. In my opinion it’s at least 50/50 in the incense to Vetiver proportions. It does smell smokier, richer, woodier, and drier. I think elemi is in it which is a resin. A very nice scent. My favorite in the line is Sport.
Este é mais fácil de gostar. Eu prefiro o original, por acaso. Mais interessante, para mim. Este acaba por ser mais "adocicado" pelas resinas. Talvez possas preferir este, porém, não aconselho se não gostas do original
@@SquallMonteZ eu gosto de perfumes esfumaçados com incenso e amadeirados ou terrosos com patchouli ....acha parecido este por exemplo como o m7 da ysl ?
1930 Sycomore, not only is long discontinued, but also has nothing to do with today's Sycomore. Jacques Polge took the inspiration of that name and created Sycomore as we know, in 2008. Encre Noire was released in 2006.
@@ScentedMomentshow so? It's such a ridiculous statement. No, it's not same due to the many ifra regulations and had to be recreated for compliance. Encre Noir is a depressing mess. That's why people should go and smell for themselves and not follow self proclaimed experts on YY.
I’d say it’s A La Extreme is unisex, but if you believe female fragrances are sweet and fruity and male fragrances are dry and woody, then this is a male perfume. What I get from it is a very dry, incense and vetiver combination. Think of the smell of a sacred ancient temple. It’s dark, heavy, cavernous. On the altar is burning incense, resins and strands of vetiver. Smoke floats up and out through an opening in the ceiling but also drifts around in the space. Imo this is a type of smell that cannot be gendered.
I cant understand encre noir extreme. Maybe because i had covid 19...Its a normal dry perfume. Way worst than the OG. I wouls sell it for 10 euros- sorry guys. the same happened with The one parfum. I gave it for free.
Both of these are C grade fragrances. In the fragrance world compared to many B grade and A grade fragrances these are not worth the time. Wearing fragrances is about the experience and the imagination it creates. These two contain synthetics and turn into undesirable scents.
I put Encre Noire al'extreme on when i pushed the play button 🙂 I just love this! My favorite fragrance when i am wearing black!
I have to go with encre noire A'l Extreme- its masterpiece and its elegant. Dont think wrong sycamore is very nice and beautiful. But I going the lalique style it hits home.
I agree with you almost 100% my brother, but I gotta go with Sycomore this time. EN à l´extreme may well be a phenomenal smoky, dark, and gorgeous inky vetiver but it can also be a tad bit somber at times. Nothing beats the uplifting smoothness of the Chanel Aldehydes that lend a fluffiness to an otherwise rooty and earthy vetiver. They are both great, but my heart goes to the Chanel.
Great explanation and totally agree!!
When I first purchased a L'extreme I did not like it, it seemed to have a dirty smell to it. another fragrance reviewer suggested to give it 15-20 sprays and let it mature in the bottle for a few months. I wore it today and I was really impressed with it, glad I gave it a chance. I don't know if I can afford the Chanel at this time but I will hunt for a decant of it. I am sure it is a great fragrance. #vetiver rocks
Great comparison video brother. Love Encre Noire A'L Extreme. The best in the line for me.
If I was able to appreciate A L'Extreme when I first smelled it, my fragrance journey would have ended much earlier. One of the best fragrances I've smelled.
Wow, I'm surprised, but I'm not mad at the review, at all. I was looking forward to this comparison. I own the entire Encre Noir line and L'Extrême is by far my favorite. In fact, it's has to be in my top 5 favorites.
Chanel sycomore hands down one of my top 5 vetivers.
Sycamore smell profile is smooth and refined. Encre Noir Al Extreme smells similar but has some sharp edges. For the price Encre would be a better choice. But if you can afford a bottle of Sycomore its definitely worth it.
i feel like this was a very honest and interesting comparison. I've been researching sycomore and I think it would be interesting for someone to compare sycomore and encre noire in a blind test, among other vetiver scents. I wonder if that would eliminate this phenomenon of people saying that sycomore is more elegant and refined, but less favorable than encre noir.
Great idea. The Chanel name creates so much bias, plus not many people outside the fragrance community know Lalique.
I have both of them but sycamore is.my favourite. Great video
Both are very good fragrances 👌
Thank you 😊
I have tried sycamore… & it’s a masterpiece… EDP
Wow! Unexpected outcome. Great review!❤
I agree with everything you said, i own both, there are so many layers to encore noire a l'extreme...chanel sycomore has this character to it that i just can't quite explain but i like encore noire a L'extreme more
I love à l'extreme
Me too! It's a masterpiece 😍
Rich but Love cheap ahahaha but i can See my very good friend 👍🏽.
@@ScentedMoments its beautiful masterpiece I prefer it than sycamore 💯🔏
It's so good
I've not tried either of this so its great to hear about both of them and how they compare 🍀
Sycamore is my top 3 favorite Vetivers. Just more elegant than L’EXTREME. Don’t get me wrong Lalique is good for price, but Sycamore is just more beautiful and refined. Comparing a Honda to a Lexus ha!
Great review... I have this one and the sport....love them both!
Thank you 😊
Me too! Both are truly fantastic, especially for the price
O meu Lalique Encre Noire À L'Extrême chega esta semana 😎
Desfruta dessa maravilha! 😊👌
It depends on the taste.... We all have different opinions. I don't find them similar at all. I like Encre Noir better, but it has a very serious flaw - it's a skin scent...I dislike Sycomore, it's also a skin scent! Furthermore, to me Sycomore tastes less complex, outdated, not even elegant anymore with the advent of more modern scents. It seems linear and boring, old barbershop fragrance. EN is not projecting.... So for Vetiver lovers like myself I would recommend: Nishane's Sultan Vetiver, TF Gray Vetiver, Vetiver & Golden Vanilla by Jo Malone, Eight & Bob La nuit de megave, Prada Vetiver infusion (they are not listed in any particular order). Frankly I'm hoping to be of help to all Vetiver lovers. My journey has started with EN. So, here's an honest review from MY PERSPECTIVE
Simplicity it’s what I enjoy about your channel bro great take and also you remind me of my cousin 😀... I do Chanel it’s definitely a great scents I will definitely get my nose on encre .. stay safe
I haven't tried the L'extreme, but had the original Encre Noire and had to get rid of it, because people around me hated the dry down (by dry down I mean the next day on clothes, not in 10 min). They said it smelled like something had gone bad - like rotten socks or smth really unpleasant. I also noticed that Lalique's dry down was quite strange and I think it was the place where the cheapness comes through. Now I've got a sample of Sycomore and am planning to buy a 200ml bottle, because it's a much more grown up fragrance, more intimate, cleaner, non-offensive and stays true to it's initial scent after dry down. I'm surprised people compare Lalique with Sycomore, cause they do both have vetiver notes, but they are definitely not similar fragrances. Again, I love the opening of Lalique, but it's just not a good product compare to quality fragrances.
I haven't tried Chanel yet. But perhaps one of my favorite scents out of about 100 is Lalique Encre Noire Alextreme. But encre noire is not permanent at all. Wouldn't it be wonderful if it was a permanent scent?
Nishane sultan vetiver would be my go to for veviter. The scent is beautiful
Smells like a sack of wet potatoes
@@Dylan-zm3ht hahaha
Smell is quite subjective so what smell good to you won't to others so I look for ppl that might have the same taste palate in smell as me
How does Sultan Vetiver compare to Encre Noire or Sycamore? If you’ve tried these other scents, of course.
@@expansefloating4096 sultan vetiver is quite unique to me it smells more like vetiver that's more complex and oriental but sycamore I haven't gotten my nose at yet but lalique is good but not for me
Encre is the best woman lovvvvvvve this
Good to know, thanks bro 😎👍
Thank you brother 😊🙏
Hi João, can you do a full review on Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan :) I enjoy your content. Greetings from New Zealand :)
I have both decants. I enjoy both. They are not really alike. Sycomore is more feminine to me.
Just realized that Diptyque Tam Dao smells similar to Encre Noire Extreme as well.
With this, Sycamore will not be in my wish list anymore
which is more similar to sycomore , original encre noire or extreme version?
Good question , I also want to know
I should make a choice between Encre Noire and Encre Noire A L'Extreme, which one would you recommend?
That's a tough one... I prefer the heavy incense and sweet resins of the Extreme, but you can't really go wrong with any of them. Encre Noire is more dry, inky and gothic
They so different it a Matter of Taste Just try or buy both very cheap.
@@QQ-ms1oe yeah, i tried both last year, i still without having it clear because i like the smell but i hate bad performance fragrances, i don't like to have a bottle in the wardrobe that i know i won't use because i can't feel it after one hour, my biggest pain in this sense was with Oud wood, I love the smell but terrible performance :(
@@marauderqwerty OK but it should be clear which one you prefer and These Dark heavy vetiver fragrances 99% of the time have good Performance, These ones too and you cant lose much Money with them If buy or sell again.
Does Encre Noire à L'Extrême smell closely to Jovoy Incident Diplomatique?
Good Review ✌🏾
Thank you my friend! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Encre Noire Extreme smells like old man my wife says and I have to agree. At 65 the last thing I want to like is a old man. Ha. If I wear Sycamore I know I'm going to get lucky that night.
Sycomore is pure class. L’Extreme is scratchy and lacks the smoothness of Sycomore. I get so many compliments from Sycomore and everyone in my circle hates L’Extreme when I wear it.
Al extreme doesn’t last but 30 minutes with NO projection. If the juice looks so thin and watery
I hate sycamore. I hate terres de Hermès (i like tres Fraiche). I can tolerate Guerlain Vetiver. I love Grey Vetiver. I’m a fan of woods, incense, resins, and more warm fragrances (especially when you’re talking about gourmands). Would I like encre noir a la extreme? I know that I wouldn’t like the original encre noir.
If you haven’t already tried it, I’d say you would like A La Extreme. In my opinion it’s at least 50/50 in the incense to Vetiver proportions. It does smell smokier, richer, woodier, and drier. I think elemi is in it which is a resin. A very nice scent. My favorite in the line is Sport.
Give me A' l extreme !
It's soooo good! 😍
CHANEL SYCAMORE
Very elegant vetiver fragrance 👌👌
João eu não gosto do orginal , será que gostarei desse ? ele tem boa fixação e projeção ?
Este é mais fácil de gostar. Eu prefiro o original, por acaso. Mais interessante, para mim. Este acaba por ser mais "adocicado" pelas resinas. Talvez possas preferir este, porém, não aconselho se não gostas do original
@@SquallMonteZ eu gosto de perfumes esfumaçados com incenso e amadeirados ou terrosos com patchouli ....acha parecido este por exemplo como o m7 da ysl ?
Então se gostas desse tipo de perfume, vais gostar deste. O M7 está na mesma família olfactiva, sim.
According to Chanel website Sycomore was created in 1930 . How can it be concidered a flanker of Lalique?
1930 Sycomore, not only is long discontinued, but also has nothing to do with today's Sycomore.
Jacques Polge took the inspiration of that name and created Sycomore as we know, in 2008.
Encre Noire was released in 2006.
@@ScentedMoments drops mic!
@@ScentedMomentshow so? It's such a ridiculous statement. No, it's not same due to the many ifra regulations and had to be recreated for compliance.
Encre Noir is a depressing mess. That's why people should go and smell for themselves and not follow self proclaimed experts on YY.
You just saved me 300 euros!
Are both fragrances unisex? Or do they both lean masculine?
Both are unisex fragrances imo, but Encre Noire À L'Extrême leans more masculine than Sycomore
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Cant compare both fragrance very unfair. Though cant Beat price quality of the lalique.
Brother, please try Azzaro Visit.
Encre Noire A l extreme is similar a Azzaro visit?
@@marceloleite8926 No it's actually similar to Gucci Rush
Sycamore. Class in a bottle. I didn't care for Lalique.
It's a great fragrance! Very classy indeed 👌👌
Can you say if it's unisex
I’d say it’s A La Extreme is unisex, but if you believe female fragrances are sweet and fruity and male fragrances are dry and woody, then this is a male perfume. What I get from it is a very dry, incense and vetiver combination. Think of the smell of a sacred ancient temple. It’s dark, heavy, cavernous. On the altar is burning incense, resins and strands of vetiver. Smoke floats up and out through an opening in the ceiling but also drifts around in the space. Imo this is a type of smell that cannot be gendered.
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I cant understand encre noir extreme. Maybe because i had covid 19...Its a normal dry perfume. Way worst than the OG. I wouls sell it for 10 euros- sorry guys. the same happened with The one parfum. I gave it for free.
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Both of these are C grade fragrances. In the fragrance world compared to many B grade and A grade fragrances these are not worth the time. Wearing fragrances is about the experience and the imagination it creates. These two contain synthetics and turn into undesirable scents.
Interesting. What would be an A Grade Vetiver scent?