Enigma vs Missoni Wave
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Missoni Wave takes 4 of 7 categories.
EnigmaChoose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Missoni WaveChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Enigma3/7
Missoni Wave4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Missoni Wave
- Community sentiment
- Missoni Wave
- Longevity
- Enigma
- Sillage & projection
- Enigma
- Value for money
- Missoni Wave
- Versatility
- Enigma
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Missoni Wave
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnigmaHinodeMissoni WaveMissoniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 53%Had 19%Want 27%
4.16/ 5 · 4,660 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
Category winnerMissoni WaveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
18%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
52%Love
35%Like
9%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate
2,895 votes
Category winnerMissoni WaveMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnigma
SillageEnigma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMissoni WaveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
marine92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
aromatic69%
leather61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
marine84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
woody61%
Scent match52%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 NotesCitrusesSicilian Mandarin
Heart
LavenderClary SageRosemaryEgyptian Pelargonium
Base
Vanilla OrchidHaitian VetiverPatchouliOakmoss
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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,618
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#191
PerfumerChristophe Raynaud
Launched—
Reviews836
Category winnerMissoni WaveHigher 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 →Missoni Wave is a bright aquatic citrus with a soft aromatic backbone. It opens sharp and salty, then settles into creamy lemon, lavender, rosemary and a smooth woody base that feels clean, easy and modern. For many wearers, the appeal is simple: it smells polished, works almost anywhere, and offers strong value if yo…
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 Missoni Wave?
Missoni Wave takes 4 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes; Missoni Wave is rated 4.16/5 from 4,660 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Missoni Wave for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Enigma or Missoni Wave?
Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 72/100, Missoni Wave 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Enigma or Missoni Wave?
Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 68/100, Missoni Wave 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Enigma and Missoni Wave smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Citruses and Patchouli.
Is Enigma or Missoni Wave better for summer or winter?
For summer, Enigma is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma is the stronger pick. Enigma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Enigma and Missoni Wave?
Enigma has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Missoni Wave has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Rosemary and Egyptian Pelargonium, a base of Vanilla Orchid, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli and Oakmoss.
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