Fragrance comparison

Encode vs Awtad

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

2 wins

Encode

Maison Alhambra

3.7442 votes

Rank #18,587 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Awtad

Swiss Arabian

—0 votes

Rank #75,071 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encode takes 2 of 2 categories.

Encode
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Awtad
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Encode2/2

Awtad0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Encode
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

EncodeMaison Alhambra

AwtadSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityEncode

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

cacao69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSagePepper

Heart

LeatherVetiver

Base

AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli

Top

BergamotNeroliOrange LeafPepper

Heart

CardamomJuniper BerriesLavenderSage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IrisLeatherLichenVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Pepper and Leather. 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

Summer95

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night60

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#75,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEncodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Awtad by Swiss Arabian presents a woody aromatic profile for men, launched in 2019. It opens with bright bergamot and neroli before shifting into spicy cardamom and sage. The scent settles into a base of oud, leather, and iris. It is a solid choice for cooler autumn days or professional settings when you want a ground…

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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 lasts longer, Encode or Awtad?

Encode lasts longest (Encode 61/100, Awtad 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encode and Awtad smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Pepper and Leather.

Is Encode or Awtad better for summer or winter?

Encode suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encode and Awtad?

Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa and Patchouli. Awtad has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Orange Leaf and Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Leather and Lichen.