Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs nerd xx

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

3 wins

Enigma

Alexandra de Markoff

4.1766 votes

Rank #25,885 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

nerd xx

Nerd

5.002 votes

Rank #33,706 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 3 of 3 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
nerd xx
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Enigma3/3

nerd xx0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaAlexandra de Markoff

nerd xxNerd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

floral83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

fresh30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderGreen NotesGreen GrassBergamot

Heart

CarnationJasmineRose

Base

Woody NotesAmberSpicesOakmossPatchouli

Notes

JasmineCarnation

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarnation and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter87

Day67

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma is a vintage styled oriental woody with a bright, fizzy aldehydic lift over green grass and bergamot, then a spicy, clove like carnation heart. As it settles, amber, patchouli, oakmoss and dry woods take over, giving it that darker, mossy 1970s depth. It suits lovers of classic, slightly soapy, powdery florals …

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Nerd XX is a clean floral built around carnation and jasmine, with a soft warm-spicy edge that keeps it from feeling too polished or soapy. It opens a little sharp and alcoholic for some wearers, then settles into a feminine white-floral scent that feels fresh, airy, and lightly textured. It looks best suited to sprin…

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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 or nerd xx?

Enigma takes 3 of 3 categories. Enigma is rated 4.17/5 from 66 votes; nerd xx is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose nerd xx for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or nerd xx?

They last about the same: Enigma 62/100, nerd xx 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or nerd xx?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 73/100, nerd xx 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and nerd xx smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Enigma or nerd xx better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits evening wear; nerd xx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and nerd xx?

Enigma has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Notes and Green Grass, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Spices and Oakmoss. nerd xx features Jasmine and Carnation.