Fragrance comparison

Elysees vs Enigme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 225 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elysees

Isabelle T

4.03174 votes

Rank #28,230 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Enigme

Pierre Cardin

4.2051 votes

Rank #31,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysees takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elysees
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Enigme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter.

Elysees4/7

Enigme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElyseesIsabelle T

EnigmePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

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

22%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

45%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerElyseesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEnigme

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value59

Category winnerElyseesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

patchouli56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineMagnoliaCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliBenzoin

Top

CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cinnamon. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElyseesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex0

Women96

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,464

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElyseesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysees by Isabelle T is an oriental floral fragrance built on a rich 1980s foundation. Bright orange and tart bergamot spark the top, giving way to a heart of lush jasmine, sweet magnolia, and warm cinnamon. The dry down turns dark and cozy as patchouli, earthy sandalwood, and golden benzoin anchor the base. It blend…

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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, Elysees or Enigme?

Elysees takes 4 of 7 categories. Elysees is rated 4.03/5 from 174 votes; Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes. Choose Elysees for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elysees or Enigme?

Enigme lasts longest (Enigme 76/100, Elysees 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysees or Enigme?

Projection is very close: Elysees 67/100, Enigme 67/100 for sillage.

Do Elysees and Enigme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cinnamon.

Is Elysees or Enigme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elysees is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysees and Enigme?

Elysees has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Magnolia and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Benzoin. 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.