Fragrance comparison

Classique vs Enigma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12,272 ratings analysed

2 wins

Classique

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.9212,265 votes

Rank #26,474 White FloralSweet

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Enigma

Moudon

4.577 votes

Rank #34,146 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique takes 2 of 4 categories.

Classique
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Enigma
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Classique2/4

Enigma1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassiqueJean Paul Gaultier

EnigmaMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12,265 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

12,265 votes

71%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageClassique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

woody83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

iris56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomStar AniseRoseMandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangGingerOrchidTuberoseIrisPlum

Base

VanillaAmberMuskCinnamonSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

AgaveOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tuberose, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Enigma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,474

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerClassiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique is a bold floral fragrance that balances sweet orange blossom with warm ginger and a heavy vanilla base. Designed for women who want a distinct presence, this bottle delivers a rich, powdery cloud that lingers on skin and clothing. It remains a standout option for evening wear and colder m…

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Enigma by Moudon opens with a clean, dewy burst of green agave and sweet orange blossom that immediately lifts the senses. As the top freshness settles, a rich heart of creamy tuberose takes center stage, blended with soft powdery iris and a subtle prickle of warm cardamom. The foundation rests on smooth cedarwood, cr…

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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, Classique or Enigma?

Classique takes 2 of 4 categories. Classique is rated 3.92/5 from 12,265 votes; Enigma is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Classique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Enigma for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Classique or Enigma?

They last about the same: Classique 76/100, Enigma 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Classique or Enigma?

Classique projects furthest (Classique 69/100, Enigma 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classique and Enigma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Iris and Musk.

Is Classique or Enigma better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classique and Enigma?

Classique has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Orchid and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cinnamon. Enigma has top notes of Agave and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Musk.