Fragrance comparison

Craig vs Encode

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Craig

Pocket Parfum

3.504 votes

Rank #68,817 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Encode

Maison Alhambra

3.7442 votes

Rank #18,587 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encode takes 4 of 4 categories.

Craig
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Encode
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Craig0/4

Encode4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CraigPocket Parfum

EncodeMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

26%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEncode

SillageEncode

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value91

Category winnerEncodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

violet69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

cacao69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperPineappleBergamot

Heart

VioletLeatherSage

Base

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouli

Top

BergamotSagePepper

Heart

LeatherVetiver

Base

AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Leather and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,817

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerEncodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Craig opens with a snappy burst of black pepper and tart bergamot before a sweet, juicy pineapple accord takes over. As it warms on skin, the fruity opening yields to a dry leather heart sharpened by herbal sage and powdery violet leaf. The base anchors the composition with woody ambroxan, earthy vetiver, and dark pat…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Craig or Encode?

Encode takes 4 of 4 categories. Craig is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Encode is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes. Choose Craig for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Encode for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Craig or Encode?

Encode lasts longest (Encode 61/100, Craig 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Craig or Encode?

Projection is very close: Encode 51/100, Craig 50/100 for sillage.

Do Craig and Encode smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Leather and Sage.

Is Craig or Encode better for summer or winter?

Craig suits day or night wear; Encode suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Craig and Encode?

Craig has top notes of Pepper, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Leather and Sage, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver and Patchouli. Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa and Patchouli.