Fragrance comparison

Air vs Jet Black Enigma

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 297 ratings analysed

5 wins

Air

Maori Collection

4.1959 votes

Rank #18,405 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Jet Black Enigma

Michael Malul London

4.04238 votes

Rank #28,524 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Air takes 5 of 7 categories.

Air
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Jet Black Enigma
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Air5/7

Jet Black Enigma2/7

Ratings & consensus: Air
Community sentiment: Air
Longevity: Jet Black Enigma
Sillage & projection: Jet Black Enigma
Value for money: Air
Versatility: Air
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Air

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AirMaori Collection

Jet Black EnigmaMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

4.04/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%

Category winnerAirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

46%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

238 votes

Category winnerAirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityJet Black Enigma

SillageJet Black Enigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

wine77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red WinePalisander RosewoodBenzoinBlack PepperMusk

Heart2 to 3 hours

CashmeranVanillaCardamomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodLeatherTonka BeanAmbergris

Top

CardamomCinnamonBlack PepperGinger

Heart

SaffronVanillaVetiver RootLabdanum

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmeranTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cashmeran, Vanilla and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Air, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer32

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night100

Spring43

Summer9

Fall98

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerAirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex47

Women49

Men89

Unisex7

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,405

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,524

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Air by Maori Collection is an oriental woody fragrance that blends rich red wine with warm woods and resins. The scent opens with a distinctive red wine accord balanced by black pepper, sweet benzoin, palisander rosewood, and musk. As the fragrance develops, smooth cashmeran, spicy cardamom, and sweet vanilla join cyp…

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Jet Black Enigma opens with a lively hit of cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon, then settles into a darker woody-spicy profile with saffron, vetiver, vanilla, and soft oud. It wears smooth rather than harsh, with a tailored, evening-leaning feel. This is a good fit if you like warm spice, dry woods, and a to…

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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 is better, Air or Jet Black Enigma?

Air takes 5 of 7 categories. Air is rated 4.19/5 from 59 votes; Jet Black Enigma is rated 4.04/5 from 238 votes. Choose Air for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Jet Black Enigma for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Air or Jet Black Enigma?

Jet Black Enigma lasts longest (Jet Black Enigma 67/100, Air 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Air or Jet Black Enigma?

Jet Black Enigma projects furthest (Jet Black Enigma 54/100, Air 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Air and Jet Black Enigma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cashmeran, Vanilla and Cardamom.

Is Air or Jet Black Enigma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Air is the stronger pick. For winter, Jet Black Enigma is the stronger pick. Air suits day or night wear; Jet Black Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Air and Jet Black Enigma?

Air has top notes of Red Wine, Palisander Rosewood, Benzoin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cashmeran, Vanilla, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather and Tonka Bean. Jet Black Enigma has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Saffron, Vanilla, Vetiver Root and Labdanum, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cashmeran, Tonka Bean and Agarwood (Oud).