№11 by Leo vs Encode
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
№11 by Leo takes 3 of 5 categories.
№11 by LeoChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
EncodeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
№11 by Leo3/5
Encode2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- №11 by Leo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- №11 by Leo
- Sillage & projection
- №11 by Leo
- Value for money
- Encode
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Encode
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
№11 by LeoMilton LloydEncodeMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 63%Had 19%Want 19%
3.74/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%
Category winner№11 by LeoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
26%Love
38%Like
21%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity№11 by Leo
Sillage№11 by Leo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEncodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus91%
amber83%
lavender74%
warm spicy65%
aromatic56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
cacao69%
amber61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPepper
Heart
LavenderPatchouliVetiverGeranium
Base
AmbroxanLabdanumCedar
Top
BergamotSagePepper
Heart
LeatherVetiver
Base
AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall80
Winter80
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer95
Fall73
Winter45
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,591
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,587
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerEncodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMilton Lloyd №11 by Leo lands as a sharp, clean shock of energy, hitting the skin with a loud burst of cracked black pepper and zesty bergamot. The initial blast feels almost freezing, a stark contrast to the way it settles into a more familiar herbal warmth as the minutes pass. It behaves like a crisp morning walk in…
Reviews →Encode by Maison Alhambra presents an aromatic profile for men, grounded in a blend of bergamot, leather, and cocoa. It fits well into cooler spring or autumn days, offering a distinct scent experience for those seeking a budget-friendly option for daily wear. It leans heavily into a masculine fougere character with n…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, №11 by Leo or Encode?
№11 by Leo takes 3 of 5 categories. №11 by Leo is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Encode is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes. Choose №11 by Leo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Encode for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, №11 by Leo or Encode?
№11 by Leo lasts longest (№11 by Leo 75/100, Encode 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, №11 by Leo or Encode?
№11 by Leo projects furthest (№11 by Leo 67/100, Encode 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do №11 by Leo and Encode smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Patchouli and Vetiver.
Is №11 by Leo or Encode better for summer or winter?
№11 by Leo suits daytime wear; Encode suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in №11 by Leo and Encode?
№11 by Leo has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli, Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar. Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa and Patchouli.
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