Fragrance comparison

Encore vs Orlo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #53,228 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Orlo

Mendittorosa

3.92113 votes

Rank #15,724 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orlo takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Encore1/3

Orlo2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncoreAlta Moda

OrloMendittorosa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.92/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

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

44%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOrlo

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

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%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, 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

Top

BasilBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CuminNerolielemiYlang-YlangPetitgrainCardamomPink PepperLavender

Base

LeatherPapyrusHayRumAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Rum and Agarwood (Oud). 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–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,724

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOrloHigher 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.

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Orlo by Mendittorosa opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and crushed basil leaves that feels immediately herbal and crisp. As the top notes quiet down, warm cumin and pink pepper inject a subtle spice that cuts straight through the citrus brightness. The heart blooms into a drier floral texture with n…

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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 Orlo?

Orlo takes 2 of 3 categories. Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Orlo is rated 3.92/5 from 113 votes. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Orlo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Encore or Orlo?

Orlo lasts longest (Orlo 76/100, Encore 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encore or Orlo?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, Orlo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encore and Orlo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Rum and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Encore or Orlo better for summer or winter?

Encore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encore and Orlo?

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. Orlo has top notes of Basil, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Neroli, elemi and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Leather, Papyrus, Hay and Rum.