Fragrance comparison

Amber Sogara vs Enigma

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Amber Sogara

Amouage

3.9329 votes

Rank #47,584 AldehydicMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Enigma

Alexandra de Markoff

4.1766 votes

Rank #25,655 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amber Sogara
Choose it for a aldehydic and musky character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Enigma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amber Sogara2/7

Enigma5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber SogaraAmouage

EnigmaAlexandra de Markoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 2%Want 56%

4.17/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 44%

Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

17%Like

28%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

50%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerEnigmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmber Sogara

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

musky86%

floral72%

rose58%

fresh44%

soapy30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aldehydic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Aldehydes

Heart

Rose

Base

Ambrette

Top

AldehydesCorianderGreen NotesGreen GrassBergamot

Heart

CarnationJasmineRose

Base

Woody NotesAmberSpicesOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall78

Winter89

Day100

Night60

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter87

Day67

Night100

Category winnerAmber SogaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex43

Women52

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,584

PerfumerElise Benat

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Sogara by Amouage offers an airy, sparkling interpretation of clean warmth. It centers around a crisp aldehyde opening that gently softens into a silky Centifolia rose before settling on a base of warm, musky ambrette seed. It fits individuals seeking a quiet, refined skin scent that feels light yet substantial …

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Enigma is a vintage styled oriental woody with a bright, fizzy aldehydic lift over green grass and bergamot, then a spicy, clove like carnation heart. As it settles, amber, patchouli, oakmoss and dry woods take over, giving it that darker, mossy 1970s depth. It suits lovers of classic, slightly soapy, powdery florals …

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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, Amber Sogara or Enigma?

Enigma takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber Sogara is rated 3.93/5 from 29 votes; Enigma is rated 4.17/5 from 66 votes. Choose Amber Sogara for a aldehydic and musky character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enigma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Sogara or Enigma?

Amber Sogara lasts longest (Amber Sogara 74/100, Enigma 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Sogara or Enigma?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 73/100, Amber Sogara 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Sogara and Enigma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes and Rose.

Is Amber Sogara or Enigma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amber Sogara is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Sogara is the stronger pick. Amber Sogara suits daytime wear; Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Sogara and Enigma?

Amber Sogara has top notes of Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, a base of Ambrette. Enigma has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Notes and Green Grass, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Spices and Oakmoss.