Fragrance comparison

Encore vs Nephophile

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 283 ratings analysed

Encore

Teo Cabanel

3.65251 votes

Rank #12,543 PowderyMusky

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39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nephophile

Odyssey

3.8432 votes

Rank #22,271 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nephophile takes 3 of 5 categories.

Encore
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nephophile
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Encore2/5

Nephophile3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncoreTeo Cabanel

NephophileOdyssey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 22%Had 2%Want 76%

Category winnerNephophileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

39%Like

20%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

251 votes

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNephophile

SillageNephophile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEncoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky83%

woody65%

iris48%

vanilla30%

powdery100%

violet92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Carrot SeedsPeach

Heart

Iris

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanillaAmbroxan

Top

VioletOzonic notesCarrot Seeds

Heart

RaspberryIrisAldehydes

Base

AmbretteVanillaAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds, Iris, Vanilla and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex44

Women54

Men0

Unisex69

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,543

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#22,271

PerfumerAnunsith Wongkornvanich

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEncoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Teo Cabanel Encore blends powdery iris and earthy carrot seeds to create a comforting, daily-wear fragrance. This unisex scent balances soft stone fruit sweetness with a clean, skin-like muskiness that stays close to the wearer. It is ideal for casual spring days, professional office settings, and quiet afternoons whe…

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Nephophile by Odyssey is a modern floral aldehyde scent that centers on airy violet and raspberry notes. It offers a clean yet playful character that feels both powdery and lightly sweet on the skin. Designed for everyday wear, this fragrance is best suited for those who enjoy a bright, easygoing personality in their …

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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 Nephophile?

Nephophile takes 3 of 5 categories. Encore is rated 3.65/5 from 251 votes; Nephophile is rated 3.84/5 from 32 votes. Choose Encore for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nephophile for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Encore or Nephophile?

Nephophile lasts longest (Nephophile 74/100, Encore 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encore or Nephophile?

Nephophile projects furthest (Nephophile 57/100, Encore 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encore and Nephophile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds, Iris, Vanilla and Ambroxan.

Is Encore or Nephophile better for summer or winter?

Nephophile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encore and Nephophile?

Encore has top notes of Carrot Seeds and Peach, heart notes of Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla and Ambroxan. Nephophile has top notes of Violet, Ozonic notes and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Raspberry, Iris and Aldehydes, a base of Ambrette, Vanilla and Ambroxan.