Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Encens Pyro

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sofia

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.673 votes

Rank #51,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Encens Pyro

Maison Incens

3.7131 votes

Rank #23,029 Warm SpicyAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Encens Pyro
Choose it for a warm spicy and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sofia3/4

Encens Pyro1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaMaison Anthony Marmin

Encens PyroMaison Incens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

3.71/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 17%Had 12%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

13%Love

58%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageSofia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerSofiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody91%

amber83%

musky74%

rose65%

white floral56%

warm spicy100%

animalic92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

smoky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodOlibanumFrench RoseJasminePowdery NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

FireSpicy NotesBergamot

Heart

OlibanumAnimal notesHoneyIrisCedarJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodMuskVanillaSweet Notes

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Olibanum, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring21

Summer7

Fall100

Winter86

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men62

Unisex33

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,065

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,029

PerfumerEric Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerEncens PyroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofia by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired profile. Centered on sandalwood, olibanum, and French rose, this fragrance relies on a base of powdery white musk for depth. It functions as a bold unisex option, ideal for those who prefer heavy, resinous, and floral profiles that feel opulent and …

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Encens Pyro by Maison Incens is a powerful unisex oriental spicy scent launched in 2020. This fragrance centers on an intense fire and incense accord, balanced by rich honey and leathery base notes. It creates a dense, resinous aura that performs best during the crisp, cold days of autumn and winter, offering a bold a…

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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, Sofia or Encens Pyro?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories. Sofia is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Encens Pyro is rated 3.71/5 from 31 votes. Choose Sofia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Encens Pyro for a warm spicy and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Encens Pyro?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 100/100, Encens Pyro 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Encens Pyro?

Sofia projects furthest (Sofia 75/100, Encens Pyro 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and Encens Pyro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Olibanum, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Sofia or Encens Pyro better for summer or winter?

Sofia suits daytime wear; Encens Pyro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and Encens Pyro?

Sofia features Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose, Jasmine and Powdery Notes. Encens Pyro has top notes of Fire, Spicy Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, Animal notes, Honey and Iris, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.