Fragrance comparison

Darin vs Enigme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Enigme

Pierre Cardin

4.2051 votes

Rank #31,518 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darin takes 3 of 5 categories.

Darin
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Enigme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter.

Darin3/5

Enigme2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarinRasasi

EnigmePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

4.20/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerEnigmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

45%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEnigme

SillageDarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerDarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRoseLemon

Heart

Woody NotesJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top

CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#31,518

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darin by Rasasi opens with a bracing burst of lavender and lemon, shifting quickly into a wood-heavy heart. This scent leans into an aromatic, somewhat rugged profile that defies its initial label, offering a clean yet assertive presence. It performs well in outdoor settings and works reliably during moderate spring o…

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Pierre Cardin Enigme is a classic aromatic spicy fragrance from 1992, composed by perfumer Alberto Morillas. The scent opens with a burst of tarragon and bergamot before settling into warm cinnamon and carnation. It finishes on a heavy base of oakmoss, benzoin, and sandalwood, making it an excellent match for cold aut…

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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, Darin or Enigme?

Darin takes 3 of 5 categories. Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes. Choose Darin for a lavender and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Darin or Enigme?

Enigme lasts longest (Enigme 76/100, Darin 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darin or Enigme?

Darin projects furthest (Darin 75/100, Enigme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darin and Enigme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Darin or Enigme better for summer or winter?

Darin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darin and Enigme?

Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Enigme has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Tarragon and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.