Carbon vs Enigma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigma takes 4 of 7 categories.
CarbonChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
EnigmaChoose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Carbon3/7
Enigma4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Enigma
- Community sentiment
- Carbon
- Longevity
- Enigma
- Sillage & projection
- Enigma
- Value for money
- Carbon
- Versatility
- Enigma
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carbon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CarbonAjmalEnigmaHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 313 votes
Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%
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 hate22%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
284 votes
56%Love
18%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerCarbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnigma
SillageEnigma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCarbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
violet77%
lavender69%
citrus61%
woody100%
marine92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
aromatic69%
leather61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCitruses
Heart
VioletClove
Base
Woodsy NotesMuskPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
Sea NotesCitruses
Heart2-3 hrs
Woodsy Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliLeather
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Enigma, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter39
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer86
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night86
Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,252
PerfumerNazir Ajmal
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#27,618
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCarbonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Carbon is a woody, powdery scent that opens with clean lavender and a quick squeeze of citrus, then moves into a violet heart warmed by clove. The dry down leans musky, woody and a little earthy from patchouli. It reads classic and put together rather than loud, with a smooth, slightly spicy finish that suits ev…
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, Carbon or Enigma?
Enigma takes 4 of 7 categories. Carbon is rated 3.68/5 from 313 votes; Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes. Choose Carbon for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Enigma for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Carbon or Enigma?
Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 72/100, Carbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Carbon or Enigma?
Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 68/100, Carbon 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carbon and Enigma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli.
Is Carbon or Enigma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Enigma is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma is the stronger pick. Enigma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carbon and Enigma?
Carbon has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet and Clove, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Patchouli. Enigma has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Leather.
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