Fragrance comparison

Encryption vs Judith

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Encryption

Marilyn Miglin

3.679 votes

Rank #59,161 FloralSweet

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Judith

Judith Muller

3.6712 votes

Rank #43,867 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encryption takes 2 of 4 categories.

Encryption
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Judith
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Encryption2/4

Judith1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncryptionMarilyn Miglin

JudithJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

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

33%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEncryption

SillageEncryption

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

floral84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral 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

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthBergamotLemonOrange

Heart

CarnationJasmineRoseOrris RootCyclamenOrchidYlang-Ylang

Base

CedarAmberOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodCaramelCinnamon

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJudithHigher 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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Judith by Judith Muller is a complex floral-woody fragrance launched in 1975. This vintage scent opens with sharp, bracing aldehydes paired with citrus and hyacinth. On the skin, it transforms into a creamy, resinous blend featuring jasmine, orris root, and ylang-ylang. It performs beautifully in spring and autumn, of…

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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, Encryption or Judith?

Encryption takes 2 of 4 categories. Encryption is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Judith is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Encryption for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Judith for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Encryption or Judith?

Encryption lasts longest (Encryption 64/100, Judith 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encryption or Judith?

Encryption projects furthest (Encryption 78/100, Judith 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encryption and Judith smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and amber accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Encryption or Judith better for summer or winter?

Encryption suits daytime wear; Judith suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encryption and Judith?

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. Judith has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Cedar, Amber, Oakmoss and Musk.