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Zell Am See vs Encore

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

Updated 41 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Zell Am See

    Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

  • Encore

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Zell Am See2/4
Encore2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Zell Am See
Sillage & projection
Encore
Value for money
Zell Am See
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Encore

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Zell Am SeeRasht Otr
EncoreAjmal
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%
3.78/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 36%Had 14%Want 51%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

15%Love
66%Like
2%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityZell Am See

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value0
Category winnerZell Am SeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
citrus91%
white floral83%
rose74%
musky65%
sweet56%
floral100%
woody92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
musky61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Damask RoseMandarin Orange
Heart
MuskJasmine
Base
VanillaTonka Bean
Notes
MelonJasmineFreesiaMuskDamask RoseOrchidAmberWoody NotesVanillaBergamotCedarMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring71
Summer100
Fall57
Winter71
Day100
Night11
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#68,540

PerfumerKhaled Alenezi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,002

PerfumerAbdulla Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEncoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zell Am See by Rasht Otr features a prominent Damask rose opening balanced by zesty mandarin orange. This unisex scent settles into a warm base of vanilla and tonka bean, softened by musk and jasmine. It is a versatile choice for those who appreciate a blend of floral sweetness and rounded, creamy comfort, suitable fo…

Reviews →

Encore by Ajmal is a clean, floral woody scent with a watery melon and citrus lift at the start, then a soft bouquet of jasmine, freesia, orchid and damask rose. The dry down leans musky and powdery with woods, amber and a gentle vanilla warmth. It reads smooth and easy to wear, especially if you like fresh florals th…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Zell Am See or Encore?

Zell Am See lasts longest (Zell Am See 80/100, Encore 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zell Am See or Encore?

Encore projects furthest (Encore 60/100, Zell Am See 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zell Am See and Encore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Jasmine.

Is Zell Am See or Encore better for summer or winter?

Encore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zell Am See and Encore?

Zell Am See has top notes of Damask Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Encore features Melon, Jasmine, Freesia, Musk and Damask Rose.

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