Citron 28 Seoul vs Enigma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Citron 28 SeoulChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
EnigmaChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Citron 28 Seoul2/4
Enigma2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Enigma
- Sillage & projection
- Citron 28 Seoul
- Value for money
- Enigma
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron 28 Seoul
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citron 28 SeoulLe LaboEnigmaMemoize LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 51%
3.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
36%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
286 votes
14%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnigma
SillageCitron 28 Seoul
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnigmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus91%
musky83%
woody74%
fresh65%
powdery56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
rose69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LemonGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
Jasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskCedar
Top
Green AppleLemonBergamotGingerPepper
Heart
RoseJasmineOrris Root
Base
PatchouliAmberMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Ginger, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Citron 28 Seoul, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer100
Fall29
Winter14
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#10,803
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews56
Overall rank#61,382
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCitron 28 Seoul by Le Labo pairs a bright splash of lemon with a spicy bite of ginger before revealing a central heart of fresh jasmine. Despite the citrus title, the fragrance centers on this airy white floral theme, supported by a gentle base of soft musk and clean cedar wood. It feels crisp, transparent, and effort…
Reviews →Memoize London Enigma opens with a sharp burst of green apple, sour lemon, and bergamot, backed by a warm crackle of fresh ginger and black pepper. As the initial citrus crispness softens, a floral heart of rose, jasmine, and powdery orris root emerges to round out the bite. The base anchors the crisp fruit in earthy …
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, Citron 28 Seoul or Enigma?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citron 28 Seoul is rated 4.07/5 from 286 votes; Enigma is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Citron 28 Seoul for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Enigma for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Citron 28 Seoul or Enigma?
They last about the same: Enigma 60/100, Citron 28 Seoul 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Citron 28 Seoul or Enigma?
Citron 28 Seoul projects furthest (Citron 28 Seoul 48/100, Enigma 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citron 28 Seoul and Enigma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Jasmine and Musk.
Is Citron 28 Seoul or Enigma better for summer or winter?
Citron 28 Seoul suits daytime wear; Enigma suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citron 28 Seoul and Enigma?
Citron 28 Seoul has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar. Enigma has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Cedar.
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