Fragrance comparison

Encore V vs Star Light

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

Encore V

LuNiche

5.004 votes

Rank #50,439 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Star Light

Rawda Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #75,956 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encore V takes 1 of 1 categories.

Encore V
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Star Light
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Encore V1/1

Star Light0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Encore VLuNiche

Star LightRawda Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 74%Had 4%Want 22%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

woody69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

violet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderMandarinApple

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJasmineViolet

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaPepper

Top

LavenderRosemaryMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamotCampariApple

Heart

VioletJasmine SambacGeraniumRhubarbMate

Base

CardamomAmbroxanGuaiac WoodPatchouliPepperTahitian VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Apple and Geranium. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,956

PerfumerJemsheer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEncore VHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Encore V by LuNiche is a versatile unisex extrait that balances crisp fruitiness with aromatic spice. Featuring notes of apple, lavender, and sandalwood, it offers a clean, professional-friendly scent experience. Its moderate projection makes it an ideal daily signature for office environments and spring days when you…

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Star Light by Rawda Perfumes opens with a bright burst of lavender and bergamot, grounded by rosemary and black currant. This 2024 launch offers a crisp, aromatic profile that shifts into a complex heart of mate and rhubarb. It is a versatile choice for men who prefer a clean, daily scent that bridges fresh citrus ene…

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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.

Do Encore V and Star Light smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Apple and Geranium.

Is Encore V or Star Light better for summer or winter?

Encore V suits daytime wear; Star Light suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encore V and Star Light?

Encore V has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Pepper. Star Light has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine Sambac, Geranium and Rhubarb, a base of Cardamom, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.