Fragrance comparison

Ablaze vs Encore

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #17,141 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #53,228 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ablaze takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Encore
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ablaze2/3

Encore1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ablaze
Sillage & projection: Encore
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ablaze

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

EncoreAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAblaze

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

aromatic50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangeRum

Heart

PatchouliEgyptian JasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#53,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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Encore by Alta Moda is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Encore was launched in 2013. Top notes are Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rum; middle notes are Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and White Musk.

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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, Ablaze or Encore?

Ablaze takes 2 of 3 categories. Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes; Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ablaze or Encore?

Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Encore 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ablaze or Encore?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, Ablaze 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ablaze and Encore smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is Ablaze or Encore better for summer or winter?

Ablaze suits daytime wear; Encore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ablaze and Encore?

Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood. Encore has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rum, heart notes of Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Pepper, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and White Musk.