Fragrance comparison

Enigma Aoud vs Two of Cups

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 419 ratings analysed

3 wins

Enigma Aoud

Roja Dove

4.25403 votes

Rank #2,039 PowderyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Two of Cups

House of Matriarch

3.5616 votes

Rank #56,367 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Enigma Aoud
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Two of Cups
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Enigma Aoud3/5

Two of Cups1/5

Ratings & consensus: Enigma Aoud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Enigma Aoud
Value for money: Two of Cups
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Enigma Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Enigma AoudRoja Dove

Two of CupsHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 403 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

3.56/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 16%Had 12%Want 73%

Category winnerEnigma AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

255 votes

38%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEnigma Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTwo of CupsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

rose92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

rose69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

PeachMay RoseJasmineNeroliYlang-YlangGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodOrrisMuskAmbergrisPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangBeeswaxGeraniumSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseNeroliCedarMastic or Lentisque

Base6-8+ hrs

Tahitian VanillaSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskTobacco

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium. Durations are only published for Two of Cups, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex38

Women60

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 28%Casual 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,039

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#56,367

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnigma AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma Aoud opens with a soft, juicy peach and rose pairing, then settles into powdery florals, creamy woods and a gentle vanilla-oud base. Despite the name, many wearers find the oud subtle rather than dominant. It suits someone who likes polished, feminine-leaning florals with a plush texture and a classic Roja sty…

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Two of Cups by House of Matriarch gives vintage glamour an earthy, artisan twist. It sparkles right away. The opening crackles with crisp aldehydes, golden beeswax, and heady ylang-ylang before settling into a blooming garden of jasmine and dark rose. Christi Meshell built this as a high-natural creation, so you get d…

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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, Enigma Aoud or Two of Cups?

Enigma Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories. Enigma Aoud is rated 4.25/5 from 403 votes; Two of Cups is rated 3.56/5 from 16 votes. Choose Enigma Aoud for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Two of Cups for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma Aoud or Two of Cups?

They last about the same: Enigma Aoud 76/100, Two of Cups 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Enigma Aoud or Two of Cups?

Enigma Aoud projects furthest (Enigma Aoud 67/100, Two of Cups 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma Aoud and Two of Cups smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium.

Is Enigma Aoud or Two of Cups better for summer or winter?

Two of Cups suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma Aoud and Two of Cups?

Enigma Aoud has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, May Rose, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Sandalwood and Orris. Two of Cups has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Beeswax and Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Neroli and Cedar, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.