Fragrance comparison

Edge Effects vs Enigme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Edge Effects

St. Clair Scents

4.899 votes

Rank #40,238 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Enigme

Pierre Cardin

4.2051 votes

Rank #31,712 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Edge Effects
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Enigme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Edge Effects2/4

Enigme2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Edge EffectsSt. Clair Scents

EnigmePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

4.20/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEdge Effects

SillageEdge Effects

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEnigmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood MandarinSandalwoodGeraniumLavenderBigaradeVanillaPetitgrainCoriander

Heart

BergamotPatchouliAldehydesOakmossHyraxLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Base

Tomato LeafYlang YlangJasminePeachChampacaDamascone

Top

CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Geranium, Lavender and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,238

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,712

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnigmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edge Effects by St. Clair Scents is a vibrant green fragrance that merges the crisp, herbal punch of a classic barbershop fougere with the rich, mossy depth of a vintage chypre. The scent opens with bright blood mandarin, bitter bigarade, and a sharp burst of fresh garden basil and tarragon. As it warms on your skin, …

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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, Edge Effects or Enigme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Edge Effects is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes. Choose Edge Effects for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Edge Effects or Enigme?

Edge Effects lasts longest (Edge Effects 80/100, Enigme 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edge Effects or Enigme?

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

Do Edge Effects and Enigme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Geranium, Lavender and Vanilla.

Is Edge Effects or Enigme better for summer or winter?

Edge Effects suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edge Effects and Enigme?

Edge Effects has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Sandalwood, Geranium and Lavender, heart notes of Bergamot, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Oakmoss, a base of Tomato Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Peach. 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.