Fragrance comparison

Encryption vs Э (JE)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

1 wins

Encryption

Marilyn Miglin

3.679 votes

Rank #59,161 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Э (JE)

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

—0 votes

Rank #74,412 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encryption takes 1 of 1 categories.

Encryption
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Э (JE)
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character.

Encryption1/1

Э (JE)0/1

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: Encryption

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncryptionMarilyn Miglin

Э (JE)Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

—/ 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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

yellow floral61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

sweet84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pineapple LeafCyclamenWater Lily

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sweet PeaYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

BenzoinSandalwoodMuskVanilla

Top

OrangeSweet PeaCinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineCarnation

Base

PatchouliVanillaOpoponaxBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSweet Pea, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Encryption, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,412

PerfumerBenoit Vittet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEncryptionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Encryption by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unusual blend of crisp greenery, lush flowers, and a warm, resinous foundation. The opening pairs tart pineapple leaf with airy cyclamen and fresh water lily. Soon after, the scent shifts into a distinct floral core where sweet pea, ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine create a dense…

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Э (JE) by Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance presents an intriguing Oriental Spicy profile that balances sweet florals with deep resins. The opening hits with a bright mix of orange and black pepper before settling into a warmer, lingering base of vanilla and opoponax. It functions well for those seeking a unique, unisex scent fo…

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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 Encryption and Э (JE) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Sweet Pea, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Encryption or Э (JE) better for summer or winter?

Encryption suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encryption and Э (JE)?

Encryption has top notes of Pineapple Leaf, Cyclamen and Water Lily, heart notes of Sweet Pea, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Э (JE) has top notes of Orange, Sweet Pea, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Opoponax and Benzoin.