Encode vs Firence Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Firence Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
EncodeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Firence Eau de ParfumChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Encode2/7
Firence Eau de Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Firence Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Firence Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Firence Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Firence Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Encode
- Versatility
- Firence Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Encode
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EncodeMaison AlhambraFirence Eau de ParfumStefano RicciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%
4.42/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%
Category winnerFirence Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
38%Like
21%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
42 votes
61%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerFirence Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirence Eau de Parfum
SillageFirence Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEncodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
cacao69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
warm spicy70%
woody60%
earthy50%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSagePepper
Heart
LeatherVetiver
Base
AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli
Top
BergamotPetitgrainPepperNeroli
Heart
juniper berryAromatic SpicesLavenderCardamomSageIris
Base
VetiverOakmossLeatherOud
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 seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall73
Winter45
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer62
Fall92
Winter92
Day100
Night100
Category winnerFirence Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,587
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#42,068
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEncodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEncode 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 →Firence Eau de Parfum by Stefano Ricci is a clean, sharp aromatic cologne built around crisp Italian citrus, fresh garden herbs, and dark woody base notes. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bitter petitgrain, zesty bergamot, and spicy black pepper, softened by a clean neroli note that smells like a freshly ir…
Reviews →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, Encode or Firence Eau de Parfum?
Firence Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Encode is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes; Firence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.42/5 from 31 votes. Choose Encode for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Firence Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Encode or Firence Eau de Parfum?
Firence Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Firence Eau de Parfum 66/100, Encode 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Encode or Firence Eau de Parfum?
Firence Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Firence Eau de Parfum 58/100, Encode 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Encode and Firence Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Pepper and Leather.
Is Encode or Firence Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Encode is the stronger pick. For winter, Firence Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Encode suits daytime wear; Firence Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Encode and Firence Eau de Parfum?
Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa and Patchouli. Firence Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Pepper and Neroli, heart notes of juniper berry, Aromatic Spices, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Leather and Oud.
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