Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Spanish Leather

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

7 wins

Enigma

Alexandra de Markoff

4.1766 votes

Rank #28,481 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Spanish Leather

Truefitt & Hill

3.6697 votes

Rank #37,334 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 7 of 7 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spanish Leather
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter.

Enigma7/7

Spanish Leather0/7

Ratings & consensus: Enigma
Community sentiment: Enigma
Longevity: Enigma
Sillage & projection: Enigma
Value for money: Enigma
Versatility: Enigma
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

Spanish LeatherTruefitt & Hill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 44%

3.66/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerEnigmaRating 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

25%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerEnigmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aldehydic84%

powdery77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aldehydic

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

SpicesAldehydesBergamotOrangeFruity Notes

Heart

CinnamonIrisCarnationRosePatchouli

Base

MuskTonka BeanOakmossAmberVanillaCedarSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation 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

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Truefitt & Hill Spanish Leather opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and bright aldehydes before giving way to a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon, carnation, and patchouli. The dry-down settles into a classic barbershop base of oakmoss, amber, sandalwood, and soft vanilla. Surprisingly, leather is not listed as a distinc…

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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 Spanish Leather?

Enigma takes 7 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 4.17/5 from 66 votes; Spanish Leather is rated 3.66/5 from 97 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spanish Leather for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Spanish Leather?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 62/100, Spanish Leather 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Spanish Leather?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 73/100, Spanish Leather 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Spanish Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose.

Is Enigma or Spanish Leather better for summer or winter?

For summer, Enigma is the stronger pick. For winter, Spanish Leather is the stronger pick. Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Spanish Leather?

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. Spanish Leather has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Iris, Carnation and Rose, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Amber.