Brutus vs Enigme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigme takes 4 of 7 categories.
BrutusChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
EnigmeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Brutus3/7
Enigme4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Brutus
- Community sentiment
- Enigme
- Longevity
- Enigme
- Sillage & projection
- Enigme
- Value for money
- Enigme
- Versatility
- Brutus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Brutus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BrutusOrto ParisiEnigmePierre CardinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 1,297 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%
Category winnerBrutusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
1,297 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
Category winners
LongevityEnigme
SillageEnigme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnigmeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
patchouli92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
mossy69%
powdery61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderGeraniumRose
Base
PatchouliCedarAmberMuskOakmossLabdanum
Top
CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium
Base
OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBrutusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,222
PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#31,712
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBrutusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrto Parisi Brutus opens with a burst of tart bergamot and ripe mandarin orange before settling into a deep base of earthy patchouli, dry cedar, and resinous amber. Unlike the louder, unruly releases in Alessandro Gualtieri's lineup, this composition maintains a disciplined structure that feels tailored for cool weath…
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, Brutus or Enigme?
Enigme takes 4 of 7 categories. Brutus is rated 4.06/5 from 1,297 votes; Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes. Choose Brutus for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Brutus or Enigme?
Enigme lasts longest (Enigme 76/100, Brutus 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Brutus or Enigme?
Enigme projects furthest (Enigme 67/100, Brutus 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Brutus and Enigme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Rose.
Is Brutus or Enigme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Brutus is the stronger pick. For winter, Brutus is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Brutus and Enigme?
Brutus has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Musk. 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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