Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Dominance

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 238 ratings analysed

Enigma

Hinode

4.0034 votes

Rank #27,618 WoodyMarine

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65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Dominance

Superz.

4.16204 votes

Rank #5,053 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dominance takes 4 of 7 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dominance
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Enigma3/7

Dominance4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaHinode

DominanceSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 53%Had 19%Want 27%

4.16/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerDominanceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

18%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

61%Love

14%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerDominanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDominance

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

marine92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

leather61%

woody100%

citrus92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, citrus and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliLeather

Notes

CitrusesAmberPatchouliSea NotesWoodsy NotesBalsamic NotesLavenderAromatic NotesEarthy NotesSpicy NotesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Citruses, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Enigma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer86

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer98

Fall71

Winter38

Day100

Night70

Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,053

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerDominanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma by Hinode delivers an unexpected clash between brisk coastal air and earthy warmth. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp citruses and salty sea notes, giving you the immediate impression of a cold ocean breeze under the morning sun. As the initial freshness settles down, rugged woodsy notes rise to add st…

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Dominance by Superz. centers on a bright, punchy pineapple note supported by woody and aquatic undertones. Launched in 2021, this fragrance leans heavily into a fresh, energetic profile that performs well in office settings. It offers a clean, versatile scent for men who enjoy fruity, aromatic compositions that stand …

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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 Dominance?

Dominance takes 4 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes; Dominance is rated 4.16/5 from 204 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dominance for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Dominance?

Dominance lasts longest (Dominance 75/100, Enigma 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Dominance?

Projection is very close: Enigma 68/100, Dominance 66/100 for sillage.

Do Enigma and Dominance smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and marine accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Citruses, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli.

Is Enigma or Dominance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dominance is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma is the stronger pick. Enigma suits daytime wear; Dominance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Dominance?

Enigma has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Dominance features Citruses, Amber, Patchouli, Sea Notes and Woodsy Notes.