I also have samples of both.. They are pretty similar.. but I find Sycomore a bit more elegant..more refined.. the way it is more nuanced, as you said, and is less heavy and more subtle, it comes across to me as a bit more 'sophisticated'.
Very nice descriptions. Have you ever tried Encre Noire Sport? I'd highly recommend you do. It's my favorite. My number 1 Fragrance, along with Jaïpur Homme by Boucheron. :)
I have a Sycamore EDP sample amd prefer EN due to it's deeper, more resinous accord. Just love it! Somebody mentioned the Sport version. I don't like it.
I haven't sampled any of Chanel Exclusives , not any of the Encre's So this review was extremely helpful. I should be able to samples the older Coromandel soon though. I will get some samples of Encre. Thanks Pep
One of my favorite cold weather replacement for Chanel Sycomore ! :) I appreciate thoughts from your mature nose, sir. Could you please correct title with "ENCRE" , it'll help new members of our fragrance community to find this gem. Greetings from (USA) .
Dear Pep, Great review both are excellent fragrances in their own right. Curious to know please could you review En aparte series by L histoires de parfums. Cheers