Back to the Roots
Vilhelm Parfumerie2023
Side by side
Back to the Roots vs. Encelade
Is Back to the Roots better than Encelade?
Encelade projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Sandalwood
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Back to the Roots and Encelade?
| Back to the Roots | Encelade | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Quentin Bisch |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Back to the Roots and Encelade smell?
Back to the Roots
Powdery
Green
Woody
Iris
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
Encelade
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Green
Vanilla
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Back to the Roots and Encelade share?
Top
GalbanumPetitgrainAngelica
Rhubarb
Heart
Orris RootWhite TeaGingerViolet
Cedar
Base
DriftwoodSandalwoodAmbrette
VetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
DriftwoodSandalwood
CedarSandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Back to the Roots and Encelade work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Back to the Roots or Encelade?
| Back to the Roots | Encelade | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Back to the Roots and Encelade?
Not every fragrance needs to fill a room. Some are better left close to the skin, noticed only when someone leans in. This one's earthy, powdery, and surprisingly grounding.Back to the Roots
It smells like the kind of decision you almost didn't make. The rhubarb is a curveball, but once the leather settles in, you stop second-guessing. Strong sillage, long projection.Encelade
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