Fragrance comparison

Encore vs Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #47,588 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

Marbert

4.805 votes

Rank #39,207 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Encore
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marbert Man Pure Black Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Encore1/3

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Encore
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncoreAlta Moda

Marbert Man Pure Black IntenseMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

aromatic50%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

sweet72%

aromatic58%

caramel44%

powdery30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangeRum

Heart

PatchouliEgyptian JasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

Cardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Toffee

Base6-8 hrs

Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Pure Black Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 29%Casual 27%Party 24%Work 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarbert Man Pure Black IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Encore by Alta Moda is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Encore was launched in 2013. Top notes are Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rum; middle notes are Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and White Musk.

Reviews →

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense takes a punchy, warm direction built for brisk weather. The first spray releases an immediate crackle of aromatic green cardamom. It smells brisk and lively. Within twenty minutes, melted toffee takes over the core, wrapping the initial spice in a buttery, roasted sweetness that stays ri…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Encore or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man Pure Black Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Encore or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

They last about the same: Encore 60/100, Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Encore or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encore and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Encore or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense better for summer or winter?

Encore suits daytime wear; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encore and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Encore has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rum, heart notes of Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Pepper, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and White Musk. Marbert Man Pure Black Intense has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Toffee, a base of Cedar.