Bohemian Patchouli vs Enigme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigme takes 4 of 5 categories.
Bohemian PatchouliChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
EnigmeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Bohemian Patchouli1/5
Enigme4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Enigme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Enigme
- Sillage & projection
- Enigme
- Value for money
- Bohemian Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Enigme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bohemian PatchouliManoushEnigmePierre CardinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 19%Want 59%
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 hate40%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
45%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
2%Dislike
4%Hate
51 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnigme
SillageEnigme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBohemian PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
mossy69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
OrangeJasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanPatchouliAmber
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarVanillaSandalwood
Top
CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium
Base
OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange, Jasmine, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Bohemian Patchouli, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day17
Night100
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,355
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#29,931
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEnigmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe bottle gives off an instant blast of brisk orange peel and heady jasmine flower. Do not judge it from the cap. Within three minutes, that sharp citrus flash dissolves into dark, earthy patchouli, golden amber, and toasted tonka bean. It feels cozy and slightly smoky. The scent avoids the aggressive, medicinal stin…
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…
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, Bohemian Patchouli or Enigme?
Enigme takes 4 of 5 categories. Bohemian Patchouli is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes. Choose Bohemian Patchouli for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Bohemian Patchouli or Enigme?
Enigme lasts longest (Enigme 76/100, Bohemian Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bohemian Patchouli or Enigme?
Enigme projects furthest (Enigme 67/100, Bohemian Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bohemian Patchouli and Enigme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Jasmine, Patchouli and Cedar.
Is Bohemian Patchouli or Enigme better for summer or winter?
Bohemian Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bohemian Patchouli and Enigme?
Bohemian Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.
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