Black vs Enigma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigma takes 2 of 4 categories.
BlackChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
EnigmaChoose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black1/4
Enigma2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Enigma
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Enigma
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlackLanoeEnigmaHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.00/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 53%Had 19%Want 27%
Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
56%Love
18%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageEnigma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic83%
warm spicy65%
woody48%
earthy30%
woody100%
marine92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
aromatic69%
leather61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesCitruses
Heart
ClovesPepperCumin
Base
VetiverCedarPatchouliLeather
Top15-30 mins
Sea NotesCitruses
Heart2-3 hrs
Woodsy Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliLeather
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Patchouli and Leather. Durations are only published for Enigma, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring95
Summer86
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night86
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,105
PerfumerSimone Schmelzer
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#27,618
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack by Lanoe opens with a crisp hit of juniper berries and citrus, then moves into a spiced heart of clove, pepper, and cumin. The dry-down turns woodier and darker, with vetiver, cedar, patchouli, and leather giving it an earthy, aromatic feel. It reads as a sharp, spicy woody scent with a unisex profile. If you en…
Reviews →Enigma by Hinode delivers an unexpected clash between brisk coastal air and earthy warmth. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp citruses and salty sea notes, giving you the immediate impression of a cold ocean breeze under the morning sun. As the initial freshness settles down, rugged woodsy notes rise to add st…
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, Black or Enigma?
Enigma takes 2 of 4 categories. Black is rated 3.45/5 from 18 votes; Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes. Choose Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enigma for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Enigma?
They last about the same: Black 72/100, Enigma 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black or Enigma?
Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 68/100, Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Enigma smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Patchouli and Leather.
Is Black or Enigma better for summer or winter?
Black suits daytime wear; Enigma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Enigma?
Black has top notes of Juniper Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves, Pepper and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather. Enigma has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Leather.
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