Fragrance comparison

Ala vs Enigme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 262 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ala

Regalien

4.09211 votes

Rank #3,460 AmberVanilla

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Enigme

Pierre Cardin

4.2051 votes

Rank #31,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ala takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ala
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Enigme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Ala5/7

Enigme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlaRegalien

EnigmePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerAlaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

22%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

8%Hate

123 votes

45%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerEnigmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAla

SillageAla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEnigmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonCognacCorianderApricotWhiskey

Heart

HoneyTurkish RoseRosemaryGeranium

Base

LabdanumTonka BeanVanillaNatural MuskBenzoinAmber

Top

CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Coriander, Turkish Rose and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex45

Women35

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,460

PerfumerKoray Sevinç

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#31,464

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ala by Regalien is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Ala was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Koray Sevinç. Top notes are Cinnamon, Cognac, Coriander, Apricot and Whiskey; middle notes are Honey, Turkish Rose, Rosemary and Geranium; base notes are Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Natural M…

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Pierre Cardin Enigme is a classic aromatic spicy fragrance from 1992, composed by perfumer Alberto Morillas. The scent opens with a burst of tarragon and bergamot before settling into warm cinnamon and carnation. It finishes on a heavy base of oakmoss, benzoin, and sandalwood, making it an excellent match for cold aut…

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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, Ala or Enigme?

Ala takes 5 of 7 categories. Ala is rated 4.09/5 from 211 votes; Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes. Choose Ala for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ala or Enigme?

Ala lasts longest (Ala 85/100, Enigme 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ala or Enigme?

Ala projects furthest (Ala 75/100, Enigme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ala and Enigme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Coriander, Turkish Rose and Geranium.

Is Ala or Enigme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ala is the stronger pick. For winter, Ala is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ala and Enigme?

Ala has top notes of Cinnamon, Cognac, Coriander and Apricot, heart notes of Honey, Turkish Rose, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Natural Musk. Enigme has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Tarragon and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.