Fragrance comparison

Enclave vs Farouche

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,230 ratings analysed

3 wins

Enclave

Amouage

4.152,228 votes

Rank #23,894 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Farouche

Parfums de la Bastide

4.002 votes

Rank #62,653 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enclave takes 3 of 4 categories.

Enclave
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Farouche
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Enclave3/4

Farouche1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnclaveAmouage

FaroucheParfums de la Bastide

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 2,228 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

2,228 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEnclave

SillageEnclave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value63

Category winnerFaroucheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

amber74%

herbal65%

sweet56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeppermintCardamomCinnamonPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumPatchouliVetiverRose

Base

Amber XtremeLeatherLabdanum

Notes

VetiverImmortelleLabdanumPeppermint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeppermint, Vetiver and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Farouche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter87

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 18%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,894

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnclaveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Enclave reinterprets the rugged heat of the Musandam fjords by pitting crisp peppermint against a warm, resinous base. This oriental fougere opens with a blast of green freshness before settling into a thick, dry amber and leather background. It is designed for those who appreciate high-contrast niche perfumer…

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Farouche by Parfums de la Bastide is a dry, aromatic woody scent built around raw Provencal countryside materials. The first spray delivers an icy splash of wild peppermint that cuts through the air before warming into sun-baked immortelle. Beneath that herbal brightness lies a deep base of smoky Haitian vetiver and s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Enclave or Farouche?

Enclave takes 3 of 4 categories. Enclave is rated 4.15/5 from 2,228 votes; Farouche is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Enclave for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Farouche for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enclave or Farouche?

Enclave lasts longest (Enclave 81/100, Farouche 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enclave or Farouche?

Enclave projects furthest (Enclave 68/100, Farouche 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enclave and Farouche smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Peppermint, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Enclave or Farouche better for summer or winter?

Farouche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enclave and Farouche?

Enclave has top notes of Peppermint, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, Patchouli, Vetiver and Rose, a base of Amber Xtreme, Leather and Labdanum. Farouche features Vetiver, Immortelle, Labdanum and Peppermint.