Fragrance comparison

Amanoamano vs Encore

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amanoamano

Maison Gabriella Chieffo

4.0018 votes

Rank #38,773 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #53,228 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amanoamano takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Amanoamano2/3

Encore1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmanoamanoMaison Gabriella Chieffo

EncoreAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

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

39%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAmanoamano

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

beeswax61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

aromatic50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonBergamot

Heart

BeeswaxMintGeranium

Base

IncensePepperRumPatchouliBirchAgarwood (Oud)Leather

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangeRum

Heart

PatchouliEgyptian JasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Rum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter92

Day75

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex57

Women7

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmanoamanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amanoamano by Maison Gabriella Chieffo is a unisex release built on heavy spice and smoky undertones. It centers around a warm cardamom opening that leads into a dense beeswax and mint heart, before settling into a dry incense, oud, and leather base. It suits collectors looking for a sweet yet smoky autumn profile.

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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.

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, Amanoamano or Encore?

Amanoamano takes 2 of 3 categories. Amanoamano is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amanoamano for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amanoamano or Encore?

Amanoamano lasts longest (Amanoamano 76/100, Encore 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amanoamano or Encore?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, Amanoamano 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amanoamano and Encore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Rum and Patchouli.

Is Amanoamano or Encore better for summer or winter?

Amanoamano suits evening wear; Encore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amanoamano and Encore?

Amanoamano has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Beeswax, Mint and Geranium, a base of Incense, Pepper, Rum and Patchouli. 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.