Fragrance comparison

Encore vs Vodka Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

2 wins

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #53,228 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,719 PowderyWarm 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.
Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Encore2/3

Vodka Man1/3

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: Vodka Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncoreAlta Moda

Vodka ManParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

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

26%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEncore

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value91

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%

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

Powdery NotesWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper. Durations are only published for Vodka Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVodka ManHigher 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 →

Vodka Man by Paris Elysees opens with a brisk punch of sweet mandarin orange and warm cardamom spice. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic burst of cool mint and sharp pepper emerges in the midsection, creating a fresh, lively contrast. The scent quickly anchors into a prominent base of powdery notes layered over …

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 Vodka Man?

Encore takes 2 of 3 categories. Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Vodka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 205 votes. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vodka Man for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Encore or Vodka Man?

They last about the same: Encore 60/100, Vodka Man 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Encore or Vodka Man?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, Vodka Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encore and Vodka Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper.

Is Encore or Vodka Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Encore and Vodka Man?

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. Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes.