Fragrance comparison

8 AM vs Enigma Aoud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 411 ratings analysed

8 AM

Cinnamon Projects

3.258 votes

Rank #62,163 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Enigma Aoud

Roja Dove

4.25403 votes

Rank #2,241 PowderyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories.

8 AM
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Enigma Aoud
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

8 AM1/4

Enigma Aoud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enigma Aoud
Sillage & projection: Enigma Aoud
Value for money: 8 AM
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Enigma Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

8 AMCinnamon Projects

Enigma AoudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%

4.25/ 5 · 403 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

56%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEnigma Aoud

SillageEnigma Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value36

Category winner8 AMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery88%

woody77%

iris65%

white floral53%

citrus42%

powdery100%

rose92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaNeroliOrrisSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bergamot

Heart

PeachMay RoseJasmineNeroliYlang-YlangGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodOrrisMuskAmbergrisPatchouli

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Neroli, Orris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 8 AM, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men2

Unisex38

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,241

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerEnigma AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

8 AM by Cinnamon Projects is an understated unisex fragrance built around a powdery, woody core. Launched in 2015, the scent pairs delicate neroli with smooth orris, dry sandalwood, and a subtle touch of balsamic vanilla. Rather than projecting loudly across a room, it stays close and creates a clean, calm presence re…

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Enigma Aoud opens with a soft, juicy peach and rose pairing, then settles into powdery florals, creamy woods and a gentle vanilla-oud base. Despite the name, many wearers find the oud subtle rather than dominant. It suits someone who likes polished, feminine-leaning florals with a plush texture and a classic Roja sty…

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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, 8 AM or Enigma Aoud?

Enigma Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories. 8 AM is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Enigma Aoud is rated 4.25/5 from 403 votes. Choose 8 AM for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Enigma Aoud for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 8 AM or Enigma Aoud?

Enigma Aoud lasts longest (Enigma Aoud 76/100, 8 AM 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 8 AM or Enigma Aoud?

Enigma Aoud projects furthest (Enigma Aoud 67/100, 8 AM 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 8 AM and Enigma Aoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Neroli, Orris and Sandalwood.

Is 8 AM or Enigma Aoud better for summer or winter?

8 AM suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 8 AM and Enigma Aoud?

8 AM features Vanilla, Neroli, Orris and Sandalwood. Enigma Aoud has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, May Rose, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Sandalwood and Orris.