Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Whisky Sugar Skull

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Enigma

Alexandra de Markoff

4.1766 votes

Rank #25,357 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Sugar Skull

Evaflor

4.003 votes

Rank #55,672 White FloralEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Whisky Sugar Skull
Choose it for a white floral and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Enigma3/4

Whisky Sugar Skull0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enigma
Sillage & projection: Enigma
Value for money: Tie
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

Whisky Sugar SkullEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 44%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

earthy91%

citrus83%

floral74%

amber65%

woody56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart1-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Whisky Sugar Skull, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter87

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,672

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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Whisky Sugar Skull by Evaflor is an earthy floral chypre that takes unexpected risks for a budget men's fragrance. The opening delivers a sharp burst of bergamot that awakens the senses before smoothing out into a surprisingly lush heart of jasmine and dark rose. Underneath, a traditional chypre spine takes over. Eart…

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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 Whisky Sugar Skull?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories. Enigma is rated 4.17/5 from 66 votes; Whisky Sugar Skull is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Whisky Sugar Skull for a white floral and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Whisky Sugar Skull?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 62/100, Whisky Sugar Skull 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Whisky Sugar Skull?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 73/100, Whisky Sugar Skull 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Whisky Sugar Skull smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Amber.

Is Enigma or Whisky Sugar Skull better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits evening wear; Whisky Sugar Skull suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Whisky Sugar Skull?

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. Whisky Sugar Skull has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Amber.