Fragrance comparison

Encore vs TOWA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #53,228 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

TOWA

Nilafar du Nil

3.9735 votes

Rank #9,999 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TOWA takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Encore1/3

TOWA2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncoreAlta Moda

TOWANilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.97/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 29%Had 4%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

59%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTOWA

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

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%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%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

CardamomCoffee CO2HeliotropeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseDark ChocolateBrown sugarRumTonka BeanEgyptian JasmineRaspberryBenzoin

Base

IncenseCashmere WoodAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon VanillaStyraxAmbrocenideMuscenoneCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rum, Egyptian Jasmine 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–

Spring68

Summer32

Fall79

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,999

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerTOWAHigher 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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TOWA by Nilafar du Nil is a bold unisex fragrance centered on coffee and warm spices. Launched in 2022, it opens with a sharp kick of cardamom and coffee CO2, softening into a heart of dark chocolate and rum. This creation suits those who enjoy rich, resinous scents during colder months, providing a comforting yet sop…

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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 TOWA?

TOWA takes 2 of 3 categories. Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; TOWA is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose TOWA for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Encore or TOWA?

TOWA lasts longest (TOWA 84/100, Encore 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encore or TOWA?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, TOWA 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encore and TOWA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rum, Egyptian Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Encore or TOWA better for summer or winter?

Encore suits daytime wear; TOWA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encore and TOWA?

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. TOWA has top notes of Cardamom, Coffee CO2, Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Dark Chocolate, Brown sugar and Rum, a base of Incense, Cashmere Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Bourbon Vanilla.