Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Rubino

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Enigma

Hinode

4.0034 votes

Rank #27,618 WoodyMarine

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Rubino

Roccobarocco

3.9519 votes

Rank #40,311 WoodyPatchouli

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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 ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Enigma3/5

Rubino2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaHinode

RubinoRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 53%Had 19%Want 27%

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

Category winnerEnigmaRating 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

26%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerRubinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

marine92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

leather61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

fresh77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and patchouli

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

Citruses

Heart

Peony

Base

PatchouliWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, 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

Spring44

Summer11

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,311

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEnigmaHigher 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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Rubino is a chypre floral fragrance that centers on a bright opening of Italian citrus. As it warms on the skin, a prominent peony heart emerges, supported by a grounding base of patchouli and musk. Designed for women who appreciate classic chypre structures, this 2015 release offers a balance of sharp freshness and d…

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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 Rubino?

Enigma takes 3 of 5 categories. Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes; Rubino is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Rubino?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 72/100, Rubino 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 73/100, Enigma 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Rubino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli.

Is Enigma or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits daytime wear; Rubino suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Rubino?

Enigma has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Rubino has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Peony, a base of Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Musk.