Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Womanity Aqua Chic

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

6 wins

Enigma

Alexandra de Markoff

4.1766 votes

Rank #26,413 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Womanity Aqua Chic

Mugler

3.80201 votes

Rank #15,576 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 6 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.
Womanity Aqua Chic
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Enigma6/7

Womanity Aqua Chic1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaAlexandra de Markoff

Womanity Aqua ChicMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 44%

3.80/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 36%Had 21%Want 43%

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

27%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

201 votes

Category winnerEnigmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

fruity100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

soft spicy70%

warm spicy60%

white floral50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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

CorianderBlack CurrantRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

Mandarin Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

SpicesWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Woody Notes and Spices. Durations are only published for Womanity Aqua Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter87

Day67

Night100

Spring54

Summer100

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night39

Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

Men4

Unisex50

Women46

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 16%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,576

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerWomanity Aqua ChicHigher 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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Mugler Womanity Aqua Chic strips away the polarizing salty caviar of the original pillar to deliver a crisp, tart summer splash. It opens with an energizing blast of crushed coriander seeds, tangy black currant, and bright red berries. The initial alcohol flash settles within three minutes. What follows is a breezy he…

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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 Womanity Aqua Chic?

Enigma takes 6 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 4.17/5 from 66 votes; Womanity Aqua Chic is rated 3.80/5 from 201 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Womanity Aqua Chic for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Womanity Aqua Chic?

They last about the same: Enigma 62/100, Womanity Aqua Chic 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Womanity Aqua Chic?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 73/100, Womanity Aqua Chic 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Womanity Aqua Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Woody Notes and Spices.

Is Enigma or Womanity Aqua Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Womanity Aqua Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma is the stronger pick. Enigma suits evening wear; Womanity Aqua Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Womanity Aqua Chic?

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. Womanity Aqua Chic has top notes of Coriander, Black Currant and Red Berries, heart notes of Mandarin Blossom, a base of Spices and Woody Notes.