Fragrance comparison

Black vs Enigme

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 243 ratings analysed

Black

Denim

3.88192 votes

Rank #14,524 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Enigme

Pierre Cardin

4.2051 votes

Rank #29,089 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Enigme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Black3/7

Enigme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackDenim

EnigmePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 9%

4.20/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerEnigmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

192 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEnigme

SillageEnigme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value59

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumJasmineRose

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmberLabdanum

Top

CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men99

Unisex0

Women1

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 13%

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#29,089

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Black brings rugged barbershop energy straight out of the bottle. It hits fast. A sharp burst of green geranium, spicy rose, and dry jasmine cuts through the opening alcohol flash. The blast softens within twenty minutes. Soon, dark Indonesian patchouli and rough cedar planks take over the heart, giving the scen…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black or Enigme?

Enigme takes 4 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.88/5 from 192 votes; Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes. Choose Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or Enigme?

Enigme lasts longest (Enigme 76/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Enigme?

Enigme projects furthest (Enigme 67/100, Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Enigme smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Black or Enigme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigme is the stronger pick. Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Enigme?

Black has top notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Labdanum. 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.