Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Silhouette

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Enigma

Hinode

4.0034 votes

Rank #27,618 WoodyMarine

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33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Silhouette

Vertus

4.0242 votes

Rank #15,035 WoodyFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silhouette takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Enigma3/7

Silhouette4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaHinode

SilhouetteVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 53%Had 19%Want 27%

4.02/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%

Category winnerSilhouetteRating 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

45%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerSilhouetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageSilhouette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value43

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

marine92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

leather61%

woody100%

fresh92%

leather84%

smoky77%

aldehydic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and leather

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

AldehydesCitrusesFruity Notes

Heart

NeroliVioletJasmine

Base

LeatherIncensePatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Patchouli and Leather. 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

Spring71

Summer33

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night71

Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSilhouetteHigher 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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Silhouette by Vertus pairs sparkling aldehydes with dark leather, creating a textured contrast. Bright citruses in the opening give way to a powdery violet and neroli heart, settling into smoky incense and warm sandalwood. It suits enthusiasts who want a modern twist on retro leather scents for cool autumn evenings.

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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 Silhouette?

Silhouette takes 4 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 4.00/5 from 34 votes; Silhouette is rated 4.02/5 from 42 votes. Choose Enigma for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silhouette for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Silhouette?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 72/100, Silhouette 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Silhouette?

Silhouette projects furthest (Silhouette 74/100, Enigma 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Silhouette smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Citruses, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Enigma or Silhouette better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Enigma and Silhouette?

Enigma has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Silhouette has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Incense, Patchouli and Sandalwood.