Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Vanille Cuir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

Enigma

Alfred Lane

4.001 votes

Rank #60,658 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vanille Cuir

M. Micallef

3.87200 votes

Rank #24,124 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Cuir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanille Cuir
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Enigma1/4

Vanille Cuir3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaAlfred Lane

Vanille CuirM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

3.87/ 5 · 200 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

200 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVanille Cuir

SillageVanille Cuir

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

aromatic100%

green90%

woody80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

leather50%

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotCedarMintSuede

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamotMint

Heart

CarawayCinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

SuedeVanillaTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar, Mint and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men6

Unisex47

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,658

PerfumerRafael Hernandez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,124

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVanille CuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma by Alfred Lane is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Enigma was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Rafael Hernandez.

Reviews →

Vanille Cuir by M. Micallef creates a bridge between sharp aromatics and smooth suede. This leather fragrance balances dry vanilla against crisp mint and bergamot. It suits a cooler day or an evening where you want a scent that feels grounded, refined, and distinctly mature. It is a solid choice for those who find tra…

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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 Vanille Cuir?

Vanille Cuir takes 3 of 4 categories. Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Vanille Cuir is rated 3.87/5 from 200 votes. Choose Enigma for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanille Cuir for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Vanille Cuir?

Vanille Cuir lasts longest (Vanille Cuir 67/100, Enigma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Vanille Cuir?

Vanille Cuir projects furthest (Vanille Cuir 66/100, Enigma 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Vanille Cuir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar, Mint and Suede.

Is Enigma or Vanille Cuir better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Vanille Cuir?

Enigma features Bergamot, Cedar, Mint and Suede. Vanille Cuir has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Caraway, Cinnamon and Orange Blossom, a base of Suede, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar.