Fragrance comparison

Burdock vs Ocean Enigma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Burdock

Pisello Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #60,653 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Ocean Enigma

Naseem

3.7548 votes

Rank #37,401 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Burdock
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean Enigma
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Burdock2/4

Ocean Enigma2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BurdockPisello Parfum

Ocean EnigmaNaseem

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

3.75/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 6%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

40%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBurdock

SillageBurdock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value66

Category winnerOcean EnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

herbal48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintPatchouliCloverOrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamotSage

Heart

NeroliOakmossTarragonMandarin OrangeAmbergrisLavender

Base

SandalwoodVanillaGardeniaThymeOrris RootCoconutAmber

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

Pink PepperArtemisiaThymeVetiver

Base

Woody NotesAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring66

Summer100

Fall38

Winter6

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men69

Unisex26

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,653

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOcean EnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burdock by Pisello Parfum introduces a sharp contrast of refreshing herbs and deep resins. Mint and clover spark a crisp opening, while earthy patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base. It is a bracing choice for outdoor spring gatherings.

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Ocean Enigma opens bright and sharp with lemon, bergamot, and grapefruit, then settles into an aromatic, lightly spicy heart of thyme, artemisia, pink pepper, and vetiver. The base adds soft woods, amber, and a touch of vanilla rather than heavy sweetness. It reads as a fresh, citrus-aromatic scent with a slightly mas…

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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, Burdock or Ocean Enigma?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Burdock is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Ocean Enigma is rated 3.75/5 from 48 votes. Choose Burdock for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean Enigma for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burdock or Ocean Enigma?

Burdock lasts longest (Burdock 80/100, Ocean Enigma 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burdock or Ocean Enigma?

Burdock projects furthest (Burdock 63/100, Ocean Enigma 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burdock and Ocean Enigma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vanilla.

Is Burdock or Ocean Enigma better for summer or winter?

Burdock suits daytime wear; Ocean Enigma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burdock and Ocean Enigma?

Burdock has top notes of Mint, Patchouli, Clover and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Oakmoss, Tarragon and Mandarin Orange, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Gardenia and Thyme. Ocean Enigma has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Artemisia, Thyme and Vetiver, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Vanilla.