Fragrance comparison

CH Men Wild Love vs Encode

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

5 wins

CH Men Wild Love

Carolina Herrera

4.0668 votes

Rank #14,452 PatchouliAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Encode

Maison Alhambra

3.7442 votes

Rank #17,063 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Men Wild Love takes 5 of 7 categories.

CH Men Wild Love
Choose it for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Encode
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CH Men Wild Love5/7

Encode2/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Men Wild Love
Community sentiment: CH Men Wild Love
Longevity: CH Men Wild Love
Sillage & projection: CH Men Wild Love
Value for money: Encode
Versatility: Encode
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Men Wild Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Men Wild LoveCarolina Herrera

EncodeMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 38%Had 1%Want 61%

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%

Category winnerCH Men Wild LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

1%Dislike

9%Hate

68 votes

26%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerCH Men Wild LoveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCH Men Wild Love

SillageCH Men Wild Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value91

Category winnerEncodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

leather77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

cacao69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sage

Heart2-4 hrs

Patchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

Leather

Top

BergamotSagePepper

Heart

LeatherVetiver

Base

AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSage, Patchouli and Leather. Durations are only published for CH Men Wild Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer28

Fall100

Winter85

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night60

Category winnerEncodeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women2

Date 33%Party 25%Casual 23%Work 19%

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,452

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Pierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#17,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCH Men Wild LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Men Wild Love brings the house back to rugged, masculine roots. It hits the air with a brisk burst of clary sage. That initial herbal crispness is sharp and green. Soon, a rich heart of earthy patchouli emerges, carrying a faint sugary warmth reminiscent of the original line. The drydown reveals sm…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CH Men Wild Love or Encode?

CH Men Wild Love takes 5 of 7 categories. CH Men Wild Love is rated 4.06/5 from 68 votes; Encode is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes. Choose CH Men Wild Love for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Encode for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Men Wild Love or Encode?

CH Men Wild Love lasts longest (CH Men Wild Love 70/100, Encode 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Men Wild Love or Encode?

CH Men Wild Love projects furthest (CH Men Wild Love 56/100, Encode 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Men Wild Love and Encode smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Patchouli and Leather.

Is CH Men Wild Love or Encode better for summer or winter?

For summer, Encode is the stronger pick. For winter, CH Men Wild Love is the stronger pick. CH Men Wild Love suits evening wear; Encode suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Men Wild Love and Encode?

CH Men Wild Love has top notes of Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Leather. Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa and Patchouli.