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

Here I compare the popular fragrance Lalique Encre Noire to its flankers, Encre Noire Sport and Encre Noire A L'Extreme.

Breakdown:
- Encre Noire Sport is the most wearable given how refreshing it is with the added grapefruit and watery notes. It has some resemblance to Tom Ford Grey Vetiver in how clean it comes across
- Encre Noire A L'Extreme is the most different in the lineup in that it has a predominant sweet, resinous nature with added notes of elemi resin, benzoin, patchouli, sandalwood, and incense. This creates an ambery accord. Richer, denser, smoker, smoother smelling than the original.
- The original Encre Noire is the most simplistic and most pure. The focus is on the vetiver which is earthy, damp yet cozy and inviting. Can feel a bit empty in the opening given the absence of any sweetness or any citrus, but dry down is spectacular.