Ambre Cannelle vs Enigma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigma takes 6 of 7 categories.
Ambre CannelleChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
EnigmaChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Cannelle1/7
Enigma6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Enigma
- Community sentiment
- Enigma
- Longevity
- Ambre Cannelle
- Sillage & projection
- Enigma
- Value for money
- Enigma
- Versatility
- Enigma
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Enigma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ambre CannelleCreedEnigmaAlexandra de MarkoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%
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 hate44%Love
26%Like
2%Ok
27%Dislike
2%Hate
66 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
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Cannelle
SillageEnigma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnigmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
green69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Red BerriesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Tincture of RoseCoriander
Base6-9 hrs
AmberSpicesVanille
Top
AldehydesCorianderGreen NotesGreen GrassBergamot
Heart
CarnationJasmineRose
Base
Woody NotesAmberSpicesOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Amber and Spices. Durations are only published for Ambre Cannelle, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer20
Fall100
Winter73
Day62
Night100
Spring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter87
Day67
Night100
Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,088
PerfumerJames Henry Creed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,481
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Ambre Cannelle surrounds you with an inviting blend of sweet amber, dry kitchen spices, and dewy rose petals. The opening pairs sharp bergamot citrus with tart red berries, cutting through the early sweetness before a cozy core of crushed coriander seed and classic rose takes over. As it warms against your pulse…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Ambre Cannelle or Enigma?
Enigma takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Cannelle is rated 3.83/5 from 66 votes; Enigma is rated 4.17/5 from 66 votes. Choose Ambre Cannelle for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening 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, Ambre Cannelle or Enigma?
Ambre Cannelle lasts longest (Ambre Cannelle 69/100, Enigma 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Cannelle or Enigma?
Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 73/100, Ambre Cannelle 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Cannelle and Enigma smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Amber and Spices.
Is Ambre Cannelle or Enigma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Cannelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma is the stronger pick. Ambre Cannelle suits evening wear; Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Cannelle and Enigma?
Ambre Cannelle has top notes of Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Tincture of Rose and Coriander, a base of Amber, Spices and Vanille. 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.
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