Encode vs Skip the Foreplay
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Encode takes 4 of 4 categories.
EncodeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Skip the ForeplayChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Encode4/4
Skip the Foreplay0/4
- 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
EncodeMaison AlhambraSkip the ForeplayAntonio MarettiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
38%Like
21%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
42 votes
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEncode
SillageEncode
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%
woody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSagePepper
Heart
LeatherVetiver
Base
AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli
Top
BergamotLavenderPepperSage
Heart
LeatherIncenseAmberApple
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiver
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
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#72,283
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 →Skip the Foreplay opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, sage, lavender and pepper, then moves into a darker heart of leather, incense, amber and apple. It reads woody, aromatic and lightly smoky rather than sweet. This looks best suited to men who like a textured leather scent with some freshness up top and a smoother, …
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 Skip the Foreplay?
Encode takes 4 of 4 categories. Encode is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes; Skip the Foreplay is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Encode for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Skip the Foreplay for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Encode or Skip the Foreplay?
They last about the same: Encode 61/100, Skip the Foreplay 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Encode or Skip the Foreplay?
Projection is very close: Encode 51/100, Skip the Foreplay 50/100 for sillage.
Do Encode and Skip the Foreplay smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Pepper and Leather.
Is Encode or Skip the Foreplay better for summer or winter?
Encode suits daytime wear; Skip the Foreplay suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Encode and Skip the Foreplay?
Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa and Patchouli. Skip the Foreplay has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Pepper and Sage, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Amber and Apple, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.
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