Eau d'Evolution vs Enigma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Eau d'EvolutionChoose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
EnigmaChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Eau d'Evolution2/4
Enigma2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Enigma
- Sillage & projection
- Eau d'Evolution
- Value for money
- Enigma
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau d'Evolution
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau d'EvolutionGravelEnigmaMoudonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
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 hate36%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityEnigma
SillageEau d'Evolution
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnigmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
iris92%
soft spicy84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
tuberose91%
woody83%
powdery74%
warm spicy65%
iris56%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Angelica RootPink PepperBergamotLime
Heart
IrisOrange BlossomRose PetalsCedarwoodTuberoseMagnolia
Base
Tonka BeanSiam BenzoinAmberVanilla AbsoluteWhite Musk
Top15-30 mins
AgaveOrange Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberoseIrisCardamom
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodCedarwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesIris, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Enigma, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer43
Fall57
Winter57
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer20
Fall80
Winter80
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#23,656
PerfumerMaurus Bachmann
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#33,952
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerEau d'EvolutionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGravel Eau d'Evolution opens with a bright spark of bergamot, lime, and pink pepper before shifting into a soft, powdery heart of iris and orange blossom. The top notes deliver a crisp, cold-air feel that feels sharp and clean on cold mornings. As the citrus fades, cedarwood, tuberose, and rose petals bring a quiet fl…
Reviews →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…
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, Eau d'Evolution or Enigma?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau d'Evolution is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Enigma is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Eau d'Evolution for a amber and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enigma for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau d'Evolution or Enigma?
Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 76/100, Eau d'Evolution 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau d'Evolution or Enigma?
Eau d'Evolution projects furthest (Eau d'Evolution 67/100, Enigma 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau d'Evolution and Enigma smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood and Tuberose.
Is Eau d'Evolution or Enigma better for summer or winter?
Eau d'Evolution suits daytime wear; Enigma suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau d'Evolution and Enigma?
Eau d'Evolution has top notes of Angelica Root, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom, Rose Petals and Cedarwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla Absolute. Enigma has top notes of Agave and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Musk.
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