Encre Noire Sport Lalique 2013

...or something like that. After I can already call the original EN and the a l'extreme my own, I now wanted to add the sport variant to my collection. The first two needed with me something until I could really make friends with you. But in the meantime I have found quite a liking for these not quite simple fragrances. It's just that the situations in which you can wear them are a bit rare. After almost everywhere to read that the sport version is the most portable of the three, I wanted to give this then also a chance, and to take it in advance: It is.

The opening starts similar to the original EN, green, tart, woody. However, you quickly notice the grapefruit, which takes it in a fresher direction. The fragrance seems in its way friendlier than its two brothers and also much lighter, which makes him wearable on warmer days. However, I would still avoid wearing it in the absolute height of summer. On a cooler or rainy day in the summer, though, it works just fine. Immediately after spraying it on, going back to the headline, I get a gin and tonic vibe which I really like. After a short while, though, the woody and earthy of the vetiver picks up. The initial freshness of the grapefruit fades into the background a bit, but the lavender becomes more prominent. Nutmeg is also slightly perceptible.

Similarity with Grey Vetiver of TF is quite present. However, the GV puts the emphasis more on the tart, citrus freshness, the ENS then but rather on the woody and earthy. So you could say that GV is the fresher, cleaner version of a vetiver scent, while ENS stays true to its roots and forms the darker counterpart. The Yin Yang of vetiver fragrances.

The durability of the ENS is not outstanding, however. Comparable to the current a l'extrem variant, rather something below. Nevertheless, one perceives the fragrance every now and then. A great sillage, however, he has not. After a good 1-2 hours, the whole thing then plays out rather close to the skin. From the clothes, however, it radiates a little longer, where I have the feeling that the floral lavender note comes out stronger. Directly on the skin, the woody remains the main theme.

So if you're looking for a lighter and fresher version with the original EN DNA, ENS is certainly well served. Who wants it even fresher and more portable, which should look at the GV once closer