Fragrance comparison

Autumn Nocturne vs Encore

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

2 wins

Autumn Nocturne

Annette Neuffer

4.25119 votes

Rank #3,014 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%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?

Autumn Nocturne takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Autumn Nocturne2/3

Encore1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Autumn NocturneAnnette Neuffer

EncoreAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAutumn Nocturne

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

aromatic50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonMandarin OrangeCardamomGinger

Heart

Dried FruitsOrange BlossomTobaccoRoseOrris

Base

PatchouliBeeswaxAgarwood (Oud)VetiverTahitian VanillaSandalwoodLeatherCedar

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangeRum

Heart

PatchouliEgyptian JasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,014

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#53,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAutumn NocturneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Autumn Nocturne is a warm, fruit-spiced woody fragrance built around mandarin, ginger, cinnamon, dried fruits, tobacco, beeswax, oud and patchouli. Reviewers describe it as natural-smelling, thick, boozy and cake-like at first, with a sweet citrus and honeyed wax glow running through the heart. It suits cold weather, …

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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, Autumn Nocturne or Encore?

Autumn Nocturne takes 2 of 3 categories. Autumn Nocturne is rated 4.25/5 from 119 votes; Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Autumn Nocturne for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Autumn Nocturne or Encore?

Autumn Nocturne lasts longest (Autumn Nocturne 84/100, Encore 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Autumn Nocturne or Encore?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, Autumn Nocturne 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Autumn Nocturne and Encore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Autumn Nocturne or Encore better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Autumn Nocturne and Encore?

Autumn Nocturne has top notes of Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Orange Blossom, Tobacco and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Beeswax, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. 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.