Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Prevail

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Enigma

Moudon

4.577 votes

Rank #34,146 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Prevail

Mad Parfumeur

5.001 votes

Rank #52,806 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prevail takes 3 of 4 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Prevail
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Enigma1/4

Prevail3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prevail
Sillage & projection: Prevail
Value for money: Prevail
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

EnigmaMoudon

PrevailMad Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrevail

SillagePrevail

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPrevailBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose91%

woody83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

iris56%

citrus100%

white floral90%

sweet80%

yellow floral70%

tuberose60%

woody50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AgaveOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodMusk

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberose

Base

CedarwoodMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Enigma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma by Moudon opens with a clean, dewy burst of green agave and sweet orange blossom that immediately lifts the senses. As the top freshness settles, a rich heart of creamy tuberose takes center stage, blended with soft powdery iris and a subtle prickle of warm cardamom. The foundation rests on smooth cedarwood, cr…

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Prevail opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and sweet orange blossom, cutting through warm spring air. As the citrus settles, creamy tuberose and yellow ylang-ylang take over the mid notes. The base lingers for hours on skin with sandalwood, white musk, and a soft touch of vanilla. Designed for women who want…

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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 Prevail?

Prevail takes 3 of 4 categories. Enigma is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; Prevail is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Enigma for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Prevail for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Prevail?

Prevail lasts longest (Prevail 100/100, Enigma 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Prevail?

Prevail projects furthest (Prevail 100/100, Enigma 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Prevail smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Is Enigma or Prevail better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Enigma and Prevail?

Enigma has top notes of Agave and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Musk. Prevail has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.