Fragrance comparison

Cholon Social vs Enigmatic Soul

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Cholon Social

VENUE

4.002 votes

Rank #59,445 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Enigmatic Soul

Jesus Del Pozo

4.0521 votes

Rank #38,222 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigmatic Soul takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cholon Social
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Enigmatic Soul
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cholon Social1/4

Enigmatic Soul3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enigmatic Soul
Sillage & projection: Enigmatic Soul
Value for money: Cholon Social
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Enigmatic Soul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cholon SocialVENUE

Enigmatic SoulJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 40%Had 3%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEnigmatic Soul

SillageEnigmatic Soul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value51

Category winnerCholon SocialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerFigFig TreeCherryRumNutmeg

Heart3-4 hrs

Red TeaTobaccoIncense

Base7-9 hrs

AmbroxanMuskGaiac WoodBenzoin

Top

BergamotNutmegPink PepperSaffron

Heart

PatchouliIncenseSageCedarwood

Base

PapyrusPralineAmbroxanBenzoinMoss

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Incense, Ambroxan and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Cholon Social, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer30

Fall90

Winter90

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 35%Casual 26%Party 21%Work 18%

Men70

Unisex20

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,445

PerfumerFabienne Bourhis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,222

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEnigmatic SoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cholon Social by VENUE strikes an immediate balance between spiced fruit and smoky warmth. The opening hits with sharp fresh ginger, dark sweet cherry, and a splash of golden rum that feels alive on skin. Within twenty minutes, the initial boozy punch eases into earthy red tea leaves, dry tobacco, and slow-burning inc…

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Jesus Del Pozo Enigmatic Soul delivers a rich, dark woody fragrance wrapped in cozy spices and roasted sweetness. Right from the first spray, a lively burst of zesty bergamot, cracked pink pepper, and warm nutmeg sets an inviting tone. As it settles onto the skin, earthy cedarwood and smooth incense intertwine with he…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cholon Social or Enigmatic Soul?

Enigmatic Soul takes 3 of 4 categories. Cholon Social is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Enigmatic Soul is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose Cholon Social for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Enigmatic Soul for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cholon Social or Enigmatic Soul?

Enigmatic Soul lasts longest (Enigmatic Soul 78/100, Cholon Social 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cholon Social or Enigmatic Soul?

Enigmatic Soul projects furthest (Enigmatic Soul 66/100, Cholon Social 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cholon Social and Enigmatic Soul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Incense, Ambroxan and Benzoin.

Is Cholon Social or Enigmatic Soul better for summer or winter?

Cholon Social suits evening wear; Enigmatic Soul suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cholon Social and Enigmatic Soul?

Cholon Social has top notes of Ginger, Fig, Fig Tree and Cherry, heart notes of Red Tea, Tobacco and Incense, a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Gaiac Wood and Benzoin. Enigmatic Soul has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Sage and Cedarwood, a base of Papyrus, Praline, Ambroxan and Benzoin.