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Encre Indigo by Lalique
I can't remember when and where I signed up for a sample of the new fragrance from Lalique, but at some point I was surprised to receive a chic blue envelope from France in my letterbox.
Nice idea and a brief moment of surprise: the enclosed test strip turns blue (or indigo) when sprayed - the perfume itself is clear.
Encre Indigo starts slightly fresh with a little bergamot and a lot of saffron, which results in a slight doctor's office flair.
Fortunately, this phase does not last too long until juniper and pepper (not particularly subtle) make an appearance. The vetiver- and patchouli-heavy base is familiar from representatives of the series, namely Encre Noire Eau de Toilette and Encre Noire Sport. Compared to the two predecessors mentioned above, it is definitely softer and more accessible.
There is a light, smoky teenage note over everything, which gives it additional independence.
For me, Encre Indigo is an airy fragrance and therefore the most easily digestible of the Encre series, without drifting off into anything too arbitrary. This makes it a suitable fragrance for every day. It is a far cry from the typical and usually disreputable shower gel freshness.
I can only understand associations with Ganymede in the opening.
Comparisons with Elysium are very far-fetched for me. The fresh opening of Elysium is completely missing. The base is also very different due to the unmistakable relationship to Encre Noire Eau de Toilette or the sport version. Anyone hoping for a replacement for Elysium here will be bitterly disappointed.
As I only had a manufacturer's sample to test, I can't say anything about the bottle. However, it looks quite chic in the pictures.
At 6 to 8 hours, the longevity is solid and could last a working day. Even though I usually find it difficult to assess the sillage, I can say with a clear conscience: this is not a screamer.
Although I couldn't do much with Encre Noire Eau de Toilette and its previous descendants due to their rather creaky nature, I really like Encre Indigo. It remains to be seen whether the price will come closer to that of the series, which I would absolutely support.
All in all, a successful attempt to make Encre Noire Eau de Toilette more accessible without denying its origins.
Nice idea and a brief moment of surprise: the enclosed test strip turns blue (or indigo) when sprayed - the perfume itself is clear.
Encre Indigo starts slightly fresh with a little bergamot and a lot of saffron, which results in a slight doctor's office flair.
Fortunately, this phase does not last too long until juniper and pepper (not particularly subtle) make an appearance. The vetiver- and patchouli-heavy base is familiar from representatives of the series, namely Encre Noire Eau de Toilette and Encre Noire Sport. Compared to the two predecessors mentioned above, it is definitely softer and more accessible.
There is a light, smoky teenage note over everything, which gives it additional independence.
For me, Encre Indigo is an airy fragrance and therefore the most easily digestible of the Encre series, without drifting off into anything too arbitrary. This makes it a suitable fragrance for every day. It is a far cry from the typical and usually disreputable shower gel freshness.
I can only understand associations with Ganymede in the opening.
Comparisons with Elysium are very far-fetched for me. The fresh opening of Elysium is completely missing. The base is also very different due to the unmistakable relationship to Encre Noire Eau de Toilette or the sport version. Anyone hoping for a replacement for Elysium here will be bitterly disappointed.
As I only had a manufacturer's sample to test, I can't say anything about the bottle. However, it looks quite chic in the pictures.
At 6 to 8 hours, the longevity is solid and could last a working day. Even though I usually find it difficult to assess the sillage, I can say with a clear conscience: this is not a screamer.
Although I couldn't do much with Encre Noire Eau de Toilette and its previous descendants due to their rather creaky nature, I really like Encre Indigo. It remains to be seen whether the price will come closer to that of the series, which I would absolutely support.
All in all, a successful attempt to make Encre Noire Eau de Toilette more accessible without denying its origins.
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