Encode vs Social Trash
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Encode takes 1 of 1 categories.
EncodeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Social TrashChoose it for a citrus and woody character.
Encode1/1
Social Trash0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- 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 AlhambraSocial TrashIM : SOLEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%
2.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
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
0%Love
0%Like
50%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
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
cacao69%
amber61%
citrus100%
woody88%
amber77%
fresh spicy65%
powdery53%
musky42%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSagePepper
Heart
LeatherVetiver
Base
AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotIris
Heart
CedarSagePatchouli
Base
AmbroxanVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Vetiver and Ambroxan. 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
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,587
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#80,065
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 →Social Trash leans into a crisp citrus and wood structure, with bitter orange and bergamot giving the opening a sharp, clean lift. Iris adds a lightly powdery touch, while cedar, sage, patchouli, ambroxan and vetiver keep it dry, modern and slightly musky rather than sweet. This looks best suited to someone who likes …
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 Social Trash?
Encode takes 1 of 1 categories. Encode is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes; Social Trash is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Encode for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Social Trash for a citrus and woody character.
Do Encode and Social Trash smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Vetiver and Ambroxan.
Is Encode or Social Trash better for summer or winter?
Encode suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Encode and Social Trash?
Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa and Patchouli. Social Trash has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Cedar, Sage and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan and Vetiver.
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