Fragrance comparison

Encore vs Midnight Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 281 ratings analysed

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #53,228 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Midnight Gold

Mancera

3.84280 votes

Rank #9,443 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Gold takes 2 of 3 categories.

Encore
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Midnight Gold
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Encore1/3

Midnight Gold2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncoreAlta Moda

Midnight GoldMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.84/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

33%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

280 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Gold

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

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%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLimeNeroliRosemaryBlack PepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCedarPatchouli Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmberoak mossAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. Durations are only published for Midnight Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men26

Unisex53

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,443

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerMidnight GoldHigher 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 →

Do not let the moody name fool you. Mancera Midnight Gold is an uplifting, sunshine-filled blend of zesty lime, juicy mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that immediately grabs attention. As the initial citrus sparkle eases, an elegant Turkish rose blooms alongside clean cedar and fresh rosemary. Unlike heavy Mi…

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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, Encore or Midnight Gold?

Midnight Gold takes 2 of 3 categories. Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Midnight Gold is rated 3.84/5 from 280 votes. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Gold for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Encore or Midnight Gold?

Midnight Gold lasts longest (Midnight Gold 70/100, Encore 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encore or Midnight Gold?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, Midnight Gold 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encore and Midnight Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is Encore or Midnight Gold better for summer or winter?

Encore suits daytime wear; Midnight Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encore and Midnight Gold?

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. Midnight Gold has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Neroli and Rosemary, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Cedar and Patchouli Leaf, a base of White Musk, Amber, oak moss and Agarwood (Oud).