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India Ink by Heretic Parfum (2016): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Heretic Parfum/India Ink

India Ink by Heretic Parfum

Fragrance / 2016

India Ink

UNISEX

6.7/ 1020 ratings

Woodyamberanis

aromatic

balsamic

Released: 2016
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

India InkHeretic Parfum

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Star Anise Incense Cloves

Heart notes

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

amber

anis

aromatic

balsamic

oud

soft spicy

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.3 / 10

Sillage6.0 / 10

Value6.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

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Summer

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Day60%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male33%
Female0%
Unisex67%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

6.7/10

Very Good

20 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does India Ink by Heretic Parfum smell like?+

India Ink by Heretic Parfum features a layered composition opening with Star Anise, Incense, and Cloves at the top, Amyris at the heart, Agarwood (Oud) in the base. The overall character is woody, amber, anis.

What are the notes in India Ink?+

Top notes: Star Anise, Incense, and Cloves. Heart notes: Amyris. Base notes: Agarwood (Oud).

Is India Ink for men or women?+

India Ink by Heretic Parfum is designed for both men and women (unisex).

When was India Ink released?+

India Ink by Heretic Parfum was launched in 2016.

What fragrances are similar to India Ink?+

Fragrances similar to India Ink include Amulet by Heretic Parfum, India by Marina Barcenilla Parfums, Fourteen Carrots by Heretic Parfum, Smudge by Heretic Parfum, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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India Ink by Heretic Parfum is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. India Ink was launched in 2016. Top notes are Star Anise, Cloves and Incense; middle note is Amyris; base note is Agarwood (Oud).