Fragrance comparison

Encore vs Mimeomai

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #53,228 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Mimeomai

Volnay

5.002 votes

Rank #45,886 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encore takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Encore2/3

Mimeomai1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncoreAlta Moda

MimeomaiVolnay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEncore

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

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

Top

PeachCuminCardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomNeroliEgyptian JasminePapyrusTeaRose

Base

CedarMuskLabdanumBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMimeomaiHigher 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 →

Mimeomai opens with peach and citrus, then quickly turns warmer and more textured, with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and neroli over a woody, musky amber base. It reads richer than a bright floral. The dry-down looks built around cedar, cashmere wood, labdanum and soft leather, so this may suit someone who likes fruity f…

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, Encore or Mimeomai?

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

Which lasts longer, Encore or Mimeomai?

Encore lasts longest (Encore 60/100, Mimeomai 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encore or Mimeomai?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, Mimeomai 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encore and Mimeomai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Encore or Mimeomai better for summer or winter?

Encore suits daytime wear; Mimeomai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encore and Mimeomai?

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. Mimeomai has top notes of Peach, Cumin, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Labdanum and Benzoin.