Fragrance comparison

Encore vs Zell Am See

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Encore

Ajmal

3.7841 votes

Rank #31,002 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Zell Am See

Rasht Otr

—0 votes

Rank #68,540 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Encore
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zell Am See
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Encore2/4

Zell Am See2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zell Am See
Sillage & projection: Encore
Value for money: Zell Am See
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Encore

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EncoreAjmal

Zell Am SeeRasht Otr

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 51%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

66%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityZell Am See

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerZell Am SeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

musky61%

vanilla100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

rose74%

musky65%

sweet56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MelonJasmineFreesiaMuskDamask RoseOrchidAmberWoody NotesVanillaBergamotCedarMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Damask RoseMandarin Orange

Heart

MuskJasmine

Base

VanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Musk, Damask Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter71

Day100

Night11

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,002

PerfumerAbdulla Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#68,540

PerfumerKhaled Alenezi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEncoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Encore by Ajmal is a clean, floral woody scent with a watery melon and citrus lift at the start, then a soft bouquet of jasmine, freesia, orchid and damask rose. The dry down leans musky and powdery with woods, amber and a gentle vanilla warmth. It reads smooth and easy to wear, especially if you like fresh florals th…

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Zell Am See by Rasht Otr features a prominent Damask rose opening balanced by zesty mandarin orange. This unisex scent settles into a warm base of vanilla and tonka bean, softened by musk and jasmine. It is a versatile choice for those who appreciate a blend of floral sweetness and rounded, creamy comfort, suitable fo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Encore or Zell Am See?

Zell Am See lasts longest (Zell Am See 80/100, Encore 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encore or Zell Am See?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 60/100, Zell Am See 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encore and Zell Am See smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Musk, Damask Rose and Vanilla.

Is Encore or Zell Am See better for summer or winter?

Encore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encore and Zell Am See?

Encore features Melon, Jasmine, Freesia, Musk and Damask Rose. Zell Am See has top notes of Damask Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean.