Fragrance comparison

Encryption vs Modigliani

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Encryption

Marilyn Miglin

3.679 votes

Rank #59,161 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #23,260 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encryption takes 3 of 4 categories.

Encryption
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Encryption3/4

Modigliani1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncryptionMarilyn Miglin

ModiglianiModigliani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

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

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEncryption

SillageEncryption

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEncryptionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

yellow floral61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and floral

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise

Heart

Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Benzoin. 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

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerModiglianiHigher 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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Modigliani opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy bergamot, balanced by an aromatic pinch of basil and sweet anise. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery orchid, and classic rose unfolds with subtle hints of pineapple and fresh African orange flower. The dry-d…

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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 Modigliani?

Encryption takes 3 of 4 categories. Encryption is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Encryption for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Encryption or Modigliani?

Encryption lasts longest (Encryption 64/100, Modigliani 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encryption or Modigliani?

Encryption projects furthest (Encryption 78/100, Modigliani 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encryption and Modigliani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Benzoin.

Is Encryption or Modigliani better for summer or winter?

Encryption suits daytime wear; Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encryption and Modigliani?

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. Modigliani has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Anise, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple, African Orange Flower and Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Benzoin and Vanille.