Fragrance comparison

Big Bang! vs Encore Une Fois

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Big Bang!

Natvm Parfvm

4.147 votes

Rank #44,892 BalsamicWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Encore Une Fois

Art de Parfum

3.8341 votes

Rank #42,846 AmberBalsamic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Big Bang!
Choose it for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Encore Une Fois
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Big Bang!2/4

Encore Une Fois2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Big Bang!
Sillage & projection: Big Bang!
Value for money: Encore Une Fois
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Encore Une Fois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Big Bang!Natvm Parfvm

Encore Une FoisArt de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

3.83/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

41%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBig Bang!

SillageBig Bang!

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEncore Une FoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

balsamic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

balsamic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both balsamic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

DavanaPineBergamot

Heart

IncenseVioletResinsRoseGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAlmondCaramelAmyrisVanillaCedarwoodVetiverBenzoin

Top

BergamotOrange Leaf

Heart

IncenseVioletPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyIndian Saffron

Base

AmbergrisPeru BalsamWhite MuskPatchouliCaramelCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Incense, Violet and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter50

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEncore Une FoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Big Bang! by Natvm Parfvm offers a complex study in contrasts, balancing sharp pine and bergamot against a deep heart of incense and resins. This unisex fragrance settles into a warm base of caramel, tonka bean, and almond, creating a resinous, woody musk experience. It is designed for those who appreciate scents that…

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Encore Une Fois opens with a quick flash of bitter orange leaf and crisp bergamot before shifting into a dark resinous heart. As the citrus subsides, Indian saffron and smoky incense take over, grounding the blend with a dry, metallic spice. The base settles into Peru balsam, cedar, and salty ambergris, leaving a warm…

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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, Big Bang! or Encore Une Fois?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Big Bang! is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Encore Une Fois is rated 3.83/5 from 41 votes. Choose Big Bang! for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Encore Une Fois for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Big Bang! or Encore Une Fois?

Big Bang! lasts longest (Big Bang! 73/100, Encore Une Fois 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Big Bang! or Encore Une Fois?

Big Bang! projects furthest (Big Bang! 75/100, Encore Une Fois 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Big Bang! and Encore Une Fois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Violet and Caramel.

Is Big Bang! or Encore Une Fois better for summer or winter?

Big Bang! suits day or night wear; Encore Une Fois suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Big Bang! and Encore Une Fois?

Big Bang! has top notes of Davana, Pine and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Violet, Resins and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Almond, Caramel and Amyris. Encore Une Fois has top notes of Bergamot and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Incense, Violet, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Ambergris, Peru Balsam, White Musk and Patchouli.