Fragrance comparison

Encode vs Typhon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

Encode

Maison Alhambra

3.7442 votes

Rank #18,587 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Typhon

Celebon

2.502 votes

Rank #75,478 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Encode2/4

Typhon2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Typhon
Sillage & projection: Typhon
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 Alhambra

TyphonCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 39%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

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

0%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityTyphon

SillageTyphon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value88

Category winnerEncodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

cacao69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

woody53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match68%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSagePepper

Heart

LeatherVetiver

Base

AmbroxanCocoaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderSichuan PepperGeraniumPatchouliVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Vetiver and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Typhon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#75,478

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…

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Celebon Typhon delivers an immediate rush of crisp bergamot and bitter grapefruit backed by a dry kick of crushed black pepper. It wastes no time getting to business. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite transitions into a clean barbershop heart of French lavender, minty geranium, and prickly Sichuan pepper. Earthy pat…

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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, Encode or Typhon?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Encode is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes; Typhon is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Encode for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Typhon for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Encode or Typhon?

Typhon lasts longest (Typhon 70/100, Encode 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encode or Typhon?

Typhon projects furthest (Typhon 75/100, Encode 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encode and Typhon smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Encode or Typhon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Encode and Typhon?

Encode has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cocoa and Patchouli. Typhon has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan and Cedar.