Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Aurum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Enigma

Andesara

4.254 votes

Rank #46,107 PatchouliLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Aurum

Sentire

5.009 votes

Rank #35,355 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Enigma
Choose it for a patchouli and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aurum
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Enigma2/4

Aurum2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaAndesara

AurumSentire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAurumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

lavender92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

honey61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PatchouliLavenderBergamot

Heart

JasmineHoneyGeraniumMusk

Base

Tonka BeanCedarwoodVanillaTobacco

Top

RumCognacDatesCinnamon

Heart

Dried FruitsHoneyPlumTobaccoBlack Pepper

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoinTolu BalsamPatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Honey, Tonka Bean and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer14

Fall71

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,355

PerfumerNata Dyshliuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAurumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma by Andesara offers an aromatic shift from crisp lavender and earthy patchouli into a warm, tobacco-laden dry-down. Designed for transitional seasons, this unisex fragrance balances sweet honey against dry cedarwood, appealing to those who prefer grounded, herbal warmth over sugary blends.

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Aurum by Sentire opens with a heavy splash of rum and cognac poured over sticky, sweet dates. It wraps the wearer in a dense cloak of honeyed tobacco, cinnamon, and warm resins, making it a comforting choice for cold winter nights spent indoors or out.

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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 Aurum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Enigma is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Aurum is rated 5.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Enigma for a patchouli and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aurum for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Aurum?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 93/100, Aurum 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Aurum?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 83/100, Aurum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Aurum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Honey, Tonka Bean and Cedarwood.

Is Enigma or Aurum better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits day or night wear; Aurum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Aurum?

Enigma has top notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Honey, Geranium and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Tobacco. Aurum has top notes of Rum, Cognac, Dates and Cinnamon, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Honey, Plum and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Benzoin.