Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs No. 35

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

2 wins

Enigma

Alexandra de Markoff

4.1766 votes

Rank #28,481 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

No. 35

Sebastian Signs

5.002 votes

Rank #40,993 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 2 of 3 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 35
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Enigma2/3

No. 351/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 35
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

No. 35Sebastian Signs

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 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo. 35

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%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody 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

Top

BergamotCoriander

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

Woodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Spring100

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#28,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,993

PerfumerSherri Sebastian

Launched—

Reviews1

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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No. 35 by Sebastian Signs opens with a bright citrus bergamot and spicy coriander blend. As it settles, a translucent rose and jasmine floral heart emerges, resting on a base of warm amber and sheer woods. This unisex fragrance offers a clean, aromatic scent profile that fits perfectly for casual daytime wear during t…

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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, Enigma or No. 35?

Enigma takes 2 of 3 categories. Enigma is rated 4.17/5 from 66 votes; No. 35 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. 35 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or No. 35?

No. 35 lasts longest (No. 35 80/100, Enigma 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or No. 35?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 73/100, No. 35 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and No. 35 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Enigma or No. 35 better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits evening wear; No. 35 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and No. 35?

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. No. 35 has top notes of Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber.