Lalique Encre Noire: released in 2006, woody, aromatic and earthy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lalique Encre Noire dupe we found is Franck Olivier Black Touch — 88% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lalique Encre Noire dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lalique Encre Noire | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franck Olivier Black Touch | 88% | about $20* (−56%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Anchor Black | 86% | about $30* (−33%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 82% | about $50* (+11%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Proraso Cypress & Vetiver | 81% | about $20* (−56%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | V Canto Alibi | 78% | about $50* (+11%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the dark, earthy vetiver and woody character of Lalique Encre Noire with a slightly more approachable, spicy opening.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Lalique Encre Noire, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 772 community ratings.
Captures the moody, forest-floor aesthetic of Lalique Encre Noire, focusing on the prominent cypress and vetiver notes.
It shares its woody, musky and aromatic accords with Lalique Encre Noire, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 100 community ratings.
A deeper, more resinous and intense variation of the original Lalique Encre Noire, emphasizing the woody and incense-like qualities.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Lalique Encre Noire, opens on Cypress too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,901 community ratings.
A lighter, more refreshing take on the cypress and vetiver profile found in Lalique Encre Noire, perfect for daily wear.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Lalique Encre Noire, opens on Cypress too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 188 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, woody, and earthy atmosphere to Lalique Encre Noire, though it leans into a slightly more complex, resinous profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Lalique Encre Noire, opens on Cypress too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 336 community ratings.
Proraso Cypress & Vetiver, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Lalique Encre Noire.
V Canto Alibi, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Lalique Encre Noire.
Franck Olivier Black Touch, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Lalique Encre Noire itself sells from $23.09 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Franck Olivier Black Touch saves you about $35 a year against Lalique Encre Noire. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. V Canto Alibi comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lalique Encre Noire notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.