Fragrance comparison

Axis Mundi vs Enigma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Axis Mundi

DSH Perfumes · 2016

4.0617 votes

Rank #37,871 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Enigma

X-Ray

4.3719 votes

Rank #33,266 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 3 of 5 categories.

Axis Mundi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Enigma
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Axis Mundi2/5

Enigma3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis MundiDSH Perfumes

EnigmaX-Ray

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

58%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageAxis Mundi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAxis MundiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

balsamic72%

woody58%

floral44%

smoky30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Himalayan CedarMyrrhIncenseRose de MaiWoody NotesOlibanumWhite SandalwoodCivetOrrisAmberLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OlibanumStyraxLilacAldehydes

Heart

CarnationFreesiaBeeswaxRose de Mai

Base

IncenseSiam BenzoinAmberLabdanumGuaiac WoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Rose de Mai, Olibanum and Amber. Durations are only published for Axis Mundi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day11

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,871

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2016

Reviews4

Overall rank#33,266

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Mundi opens with a dry pop of resinous frankincense, peppery elemi, and a brief flicker of sweet champaca flower. The initial spray leaves a slight alcohol solvent tang on bare skin for two minutes before the oils bloom. Soon, earthy myrrh and weathered Himalayan cedarwood take over the heart, softened by a faint…

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Enigma by X-Ray opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and smoky olibanum resin, cutting through cold autumn air with immediate presence. A spicy carnation heart and honeyed beeswax core quickly absorb the fleeting lilac top notes, steering the structure toward a dry, balsamic profile. As it settles over the first hou…

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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, Axis Mundi or Enigma?

Enigma takes 3 of 5 categories. Axis Mundi is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; Enigma is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes. Choose Axis Mundi for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Enigma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Mundi or Enigma?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 89/100, Axis Mundi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Mundi or Enigma?

Axis Mundi projects furthest (Axis Mundi 75/100, Enigma 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Mundi and Enigma smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Rose de Mai, Olibanum and Amber.

Is Axis Mundi or Enigma better for summer or winter?

Axis Mundi suits day or night wear; Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Mundi and Enigma?

Axis Mundi features Himalayan Cedar, Myrrh, Incense, Rose de Mai and Woody Notes. Enigma has top notes of Olibanum, Styrax, Lilac and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Freesia, Beeswax and Rose de Mai, a base of Incense, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Labdanum.