Fragrance comparison

Arbo Reserva vs Enigma

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

Arbo Reserva

O Boticário

3.91184 votes

Rank #14,757 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Enigma

Alfred Lane

4.001 votes

Rank #60,658 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arbo Reserva
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Enigma
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Arbo Reserva1/4

Enigma3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arbo ReservaO Boticário

EnigmaAlfred Lane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

184 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

green90%

woody80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

leather50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLavenderSicilian Bergamot

Heart

SageLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

CedarMuskDriftwoodAmberSuede

Notes

BergamotCedarMintSuede

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Sicilian Bergamot, Cedar and Suede. 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

Summer98

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#60,658

PerfumerRafael Hernandez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArbo ReservaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

O Boticário Arbo Reserva brings the brisk feeling of stepping into a damp green forest right into your morning routine. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh mint, zesty Sicilian bergamot, and herbal lavender that wakes up your senses like cold mountain water. As it settles on your skin, soft violet leaves and c…

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Enigma by Alfred Lane is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Enigma was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Rafael Hernandez.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arbo Reserva or Enigma?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories. Arbo Reserva is rated 3.91/5 from 184 votes; Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Arbo Reserva for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Enigma for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arbo Reserva or Enigma?

They last about the same: Enigma 60/100, Arbo Reserva 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arbo Reserva or Enigma?

Projection is very close: Enigma 50/100, Arbo Reserva 49/100 for sillage.

Do Arbo Reserva and Enigma smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Sicilian Bergamot, Cedar and Suede.

Is Arbo Reserva or Enigma better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arbo Reserva and Enigma?

Arbo Reserva has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Driftwood and Amber. Enigma features Bergamot, Cedar, Mint and Suede.