Encre Indigo

I've had this fragrance for a year or so now, and it's definitely grown on me. I picked it up for around 80 dollars, but I think you can get this on discounters for around 40 dollars and at that price I think it's worth it. It's primarily a tea based fragrance with vetiver (with an inky tilt). Little to no sweetness, and has a somewhat airy quality to it. I think this would suit a nice button down shirt during spring situation. Since I've gotten this, the longevity is improved tremendously, whereas I use to get around 4-5 hours now I am getting around 8 hours. Also I heard someone below compare this to BDC and Declaration, which I totally disagree with, as this smells nothing like those two fragrances, and to be honest I don't consider this a "blue" fragrance at all.

Encre Indigo by Lalique is a fresh and earthy scent with a soft smoky edge. It starts off a little spicy with juniper and pink pepper, then settles into a nice mix of tea, saffron, and green leaves. The dry down is smooth and natural with vetiver, patchouli, and a touch of ambergris. Nothing about it is loud—projection and longevity are both pretty average, but it lasts long enough to enjoy. It feels calm, clean, and slightly mysterious, like walking through a foggy forest. The bottle is solid, but the round cap is a bit disappointing since it doesn’t match the sharp, square look of the others in the line. This one completes the Encre collection so far, and while it’s not the boldest, it adds a fresh, green twist that fits in nicely.

Typical Encre Noire fragrance. Masculine. Familiar DNA with a hint of sweetness and smoke. Best suited for spring and fall, though you could probably wear this all year round. Sits close to the skin and draws people close. Like the others in this line, it's a conversation starter. People can't quite figure this out, so they ask questions. Addictive scent. Personally, I love the EN line. This one lies somewhere between Sport and the OG. I wouldn't say it isn't redundant, nor I wouldn't say it is redundant; you'll need to draw your own conclusions. I'll just say it's different. A tad pricier than the others, but a worthwhile pickup if you like the DNA.

I do really enjoy this scent. Theres a "Sterility" to Encre Indigo in the opening which I find interesting and and even pleasing to my nose. I also really enjoy how it transitions into a darker Tea scent with slight hints of smokey Vetiver, but if Im being completely honest, if Id paid full retail for Encre Indigo as a blind-buy I'd have been kinda pissed ONLY bc it so darned intimate! Imho while Encre Noire, EN L'extreme and EN Sport all smell "Expensive" and of very high quality and while E Indigo is really pleasant and even "Unique", its just NOT as Groundbreaking as the OG or even the other two original flankers where.

It opens with distinct juniper, ink, and a slightly earthy, almost industrial-metallic accord in the style of Dior Fahrenheit. But it quickly softens, and notes of black tea, vetiver, and laurel emerge. The juniper begins to sound a little brighter, and the industrial edge and ink fade into the background, but don't completely disappear. It's very dark, almost gothic, but nevertheless not at all heavy thanks to the juniper and tea. Despite its unusualness, I find it quite versatile; it's well-balanced and almost cozy, with the black tea note very well conveyed. Longevity is average, as is sillage.