Enigma vs Electric Seduction in Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigma takes 7 of 7 categories.
EnigmaChoose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Electric Seduction in BlackChoose it for a marine and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Enigma7/7
Electric Seduction in Black0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Enigma
- Community sentiment
- Enigma
- Longevity
- Enigma
- Sillage & projection
- Enigma
- Value for money
- Enigma
- Versatility
- Enigma
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Enigma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnigmaHinodeElectric Seduction in BlackAntonio BanderasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 53%Had 19%Want 27%
3.59/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%
Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
18%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
16%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerEnigmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnigma
SillageEnigma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnigmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
marine92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
aromatic69%
leather61%
marine100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both marine, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Sea NotesCitruses
Heart2-3 hrs
Woodsy Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliLeather
Top
Sea NotesCitrusesFruits
Heart
Spices
Base
MuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Citruses and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Enigma, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer86
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night86
Spring100
Summer87
Fall47
Winter13
Day100
Night57
Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,814
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#30,636
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEnigma 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…
Reviews →Electric Seduction in Black is a fresh, slightly sweet marine scent with juicy citrus and fruit on top, a simple spicy heart, and a musky patchouli dry-down. It smells easygoing and youthful rather than dark. It tends to suit warm weather, casual wear, and buyers who want an affordable Antonio Banderas option with mor…
Reviews →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 Electric Seduction in Black?
Enigma takes 7 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes; Electric Seduction in Black is rated 3.59/5 from 32 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Electric Seduction in Black for a marine and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Enigma or Electric Seduction in Black?
Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 72/100, Electric Seduction in Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Enigma or Electric Seduction in Black?
Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 68/100, Electric Seduction in Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Enigma and Electric Seduction in Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Citruses and Patchouli.
Is Enigma or Electric Seduction in Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Electric Seduction in Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma is the stronger pick. Enigma suits daytime wear; Electric Seduction in Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Enigma and Electric Seduction in Black?
Enigma has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Electric Seduction in Black has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses and Fruits, heart notes of Spices, a base of Musk and Patchouli.
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