Fragrance comparison

Vodka Man vs Encore

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,719 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #53,228 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encore takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Encore
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vodka Man1/3

Encore2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vodka ManParis Elysees

EncoreAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEncore

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

aromatic50%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

Powdery NotesWoody Notes

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangeRum

Heart

PatchouliEgyptian JasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper. Durations are only published for Vodka Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day65

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#53,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVodka ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka Man by Paris Elysees opens with a brisk punch of sweet mandarin orange and warm cardamom spice. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic burst of cool mint and sharp pepper emerges in the midsection, creating a fresh, lively contrast. The scent quickly anchors into a prominent base of powdery notes layered over …

Reviews →

Encore by Alta Moda is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Encore was launched in 2013. Top notes are Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rum; middle notes are Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and White Musk.

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, Vodka Man or Encore?

Encore takes 2 of 3 categories. Vodka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 205 votes; Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Vodka Man for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vodka Man or Encore?

They last about the same: Encore 60/100, Vodka Man 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vodka Man or Encore?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 100/100, Vodka Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka Man and Encore smell similar?

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

Is Vodka Man or Encore better for summer or winter?

Vodka Man suits evening wear; Encore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka Man and Encore?

Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes. Encore has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rum, heart notes of Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Pepper, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and White Musk.