Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Mikimoto Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Enigma

Hinode

4.0034 votes

Rank #27,618 WoodyMarine

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55%scent match

Closely related

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum

Mikimoto

4.4821 votes

Rank #21,510 CitrusMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 3 of 5 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mikimoto Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Enigma3/5

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaHinode

Mikimoto Eau de ParfumMikimoto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 53%Had 19%Want 27%

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

Category winnerMikimoto Eau de ParfumRating 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

62%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value36

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

marine92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

leather61%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

salty61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both marine, citrus and woody

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

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesGrapefruitSicilian LemonBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaIrisIncense

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesSaffron

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Citruses and Woodsy Notes. 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

Spring70

Summer100

Fall50

Winter60

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,510

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMikimoto Eau de ParfumHigher 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…

Reviews →

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum is a polished citrus marine floral with a clean, airy feel. It opens with bright lemon, bergamot and sea notes, then softens into magnolia, iris and a restrained incense thread over smooth woods and sandalwood. Reviewers split on its personality. Some find it classy, fresh and urbane, especially…

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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 Mikimoto Eau de Parfum?

Enigma takes 3 of 5 categories. Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes; Mikimoto Eau de Parfum is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mikimoto Eau de Parfum for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Mikimoto Eau de Parfum?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 72/100, Mikimoto Eau de Parfum 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Mikimoto Eau de Parfum?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 68/100, Mikimoto Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Mikimoto Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Citruses and Woodsy Notes.

Is Enigma or Mikimoto Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits daytime wear; Mikimoto Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Mikimoto Eau de Parfum?

Enigma has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Mikimoto Eau de Parfum has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses, Grapefruit and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes and Saffron.