Enigma vs Refocus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigma takes 4 of 5 categories.
EnigmaChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
RefocusChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Enigma4/5
Refocus1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Enigma
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Enigma
- Sillage & projection
- Enigma
- Value for money
- Enigma
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Refocus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnigmaX-RayRefocusM.INTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
3.04/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
32%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
33%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
31%Dislike
15%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnigma
SillageEnigma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnigmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy86%
balsamic72%
woody58%
floral44%
smoky30%
musky100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OlibanumStyraxLilacAldehydes
Heart
CarnationFreesiaBeeswaxRose de Mai
Base
IncenseSiam BenzoinAmberLabdanumGuaiac WoodVanillaPatchouli
Top
AldehydesIncense
Heart
PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Incense, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day11
Night100
Spring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,127
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#31,276
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerRefocusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEnigma by X-Ray opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and smoky olibanum resin, cutting through cold autumn air with immediate presence. A spicy carnation heart and honeyed beeswax core quickly absorb the fleeting lilac top notes, steering the structure toward a dry, balsamic profile. As it settles over the first hou…
Reviews →Refocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…
Reviews →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 Refocus?
Enigma takes 4 of 5 categories. Enigma is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes; Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes. Choose Enigma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Enigma or Refocus?
Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 89/100, Refocus 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Enigma or Refocus?
Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 72/100, Refocus 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Enigma and Refocus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Incense, Labdanum and Guaiac Wood.
Is Enigma or Refocus better for summer or winter?
Enigma suits evening wear; Refocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Enigma and Refocus?
Enigma has top notes of Olibanum, Styrax, Lilac and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Freesia, Beeswax and Rose de Mai, a base of Incense, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Labdanum. Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood.
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