Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Yellow Velvet 2021

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,514 ratings analysed

5 wins

Enigma

Oriflame

3.771,430 votes

Rank #5,363 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Yellow Velvet 2021

Zara

3.8584 votes

Rank #16,724 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 5 of 7 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Yellow Velvet 2021
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Enigma5/7

Yellow Velvet 20212/7

Ratings & consensus: Enigma
Community sentiment: Yellow Velvet 2021
Longevity: Enigma
Sillage & projection: Enigma
Value for money: Yellow Velvet 2021
Versatility: Enigma
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Enigma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaOriflame

Yellow Velvet 2021Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,430 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

1,430 votes

24%Love

48%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerYellow Velvet 2021Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value74

Category winnerYellow Velvet 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

vanilla86%

sweet72%

powdery58%

floral44%

lactonic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both vanilla, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachFreesiaPeach Blossom

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOrchidVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

Peach

Heart

Orchid

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orchid and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex5

Women95

Men4

Unisex2

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,363

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#16,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma by Oriflame opens with ripe peach juice and freesia before shifting into dark rose, orange blossom, and damp patchouli. Warm sandalwood and amber settle underneath on skin during cold late autumn evenings. It leans moody, smoky, and floral, suits evening dates, and projects moderate warmth in chilly weather.

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Zara Yellow Velvet 2021 opens with a bright burst of sweet peach that turns powdery as orchid and warm vanilla settle in. It wears light on warm spring mornings, bringing a creamy, candy-like fruity feel without heavy gourmand syrup. Designed for casual daytime wear, this affordable bottle gives you easy, playful fres…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Enigma or Yellow Velvet 2021?

Enigma takes 5 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 3.77/5 from 1,430 votes; Yellow Velvet 2021 is rated 3.85/5 from 84 votes. Choose Enigma for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Yellow Velvet 2021 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Yellow Velvet 2021?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 65/100, Yellow Velvet 2021 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Yellow Velvet 2021?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 59/100, Yellow Velvet 2021 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Yellow Velvet 2021 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Orchid and Vanilla.

Is Enigma or Yellow Velvet 2021 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Enigma is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Yellow Velvet 2021?

Enigma has top notes of Peach, Freesia and Peach Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Orchid and Vanilla. Yellow Velvet 2021 has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Vanilla.