Fragrance comparison

Rebel vs Encore V

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rebel

Assaf

4.569 votes

Rank #41,592 CaramelWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Encore V

LuNiche

5.004 votes

Rank #50,439 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rebel takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rebel
Choose it for a caramel and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Encore V
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rebel4/4

Encore V0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RebelAssaf

Encore VLuNiche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 31%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 74%Had 4%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRebel

SillageRebel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value56

Category winnerRebelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

warm spicy86%

sweet72%

aromatic58%

citrus44%

fruity30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinApple

Heart

Cardamom

Base

Caramel

Top

BergamotLavenderMandarinApple

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJasmineViolet

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaPepper

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Apple and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall29

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRebelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Assaf Rebel opens with a bright blast of crisp apple and sweet mandarin. The fruitiness moves fast into aromatic cardamom, adding a warm herbal edge to the top notes. As it settles, rich caramel dominates the base, turning the scent into a thick, sweet gourmand profile built for cold evening air.

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Rebel or Encore V?

Rebel takes 4 of 4 categories. Rebel is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Encore V is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Rebel for a caramel and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Encore V for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rebel or Encore V?

Rebel lasts longest (Rebel 76/100, Encore V 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rebel or Encore V?

Rebel projects furthest (Rebel 56/100, Encore V 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rebel and Encore V smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Apple and Cardamom.

Is Rebel or Encore V better for summer or winter?

Rebel suits evening wear; Encore V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rebel and Encore V?

Rebel has top notes of Mandarin and Apple, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Caramel. 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.