Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Utopia

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,918 ratings analysed

6 wins

Enigma

Roja Dove

4.241,843 votes

Rank #83 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Utopia

Paradis des Sens

4.0975 votes

Rank #12,268 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 6 of 7 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Utopia
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Enigma6/7

Utopia1/7

Ratings & consensus: Enigma
Community sentiment: Enigma
Longevity: Enigma
Sillage & projection: Enigma
Value for money: Utopia
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

EnigmaRoja Dove

UtopiaParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 1,843 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

739 votes

55%Love

17%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerEnigmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value57

Category winnerUtopiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

rose77%

sweet69%

floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachNeroliBergamot

Heart

RoseHeliotropeYlang-YlangJasmineGeranium

Base

VanillaOrris RootMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Ylang-YlangTangerineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Utopia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day100

Night39

Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex15

Women80

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#83

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews327

Overall rank#12,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma is a peachy floral amber with a plush powdery texture, built around rose, heliotrope, vanilla and soft woods. It opens fruity and luminous, then quickly settles into a smooth, feminine heart that many wearers describe as classy, addictive and beautifully blended. If you enjoy elegant perfumes with a vintage-lea…

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Utopia by Paradis des Sens strikes an immediate impression of radiant sunshine and clean white flowers. It opens with bright Italian bergamot, juicy tangerine, and sweet ylang-ylang before softening into a lush garden of orange blossom and creamy jasmine. The citrus fizz burns off quickly, clearing the way for earthy …

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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 Utopia?

Enigma takes 6 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 4.24/5 from 1,843 votes; Utopia is rated 4.09/5 from 75 votes. Choose Enigma for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Utopia for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Utopia?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 86/100, Utopia 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Utopia?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 76/100, Utopia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Utopia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Enigma or Utopia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Enigma and Utopia?

Enigma has top notes of Peach, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Orris Root, Musk and Ambergris. Utopia has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Vanilla.