Fragrance comparison

Enigma For Him vs Flamboyant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 349 ratings analysed

4 wins

Enigma For Him

Ajmal

3.5036 votes

Rank #42,574 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Flamboyant

Oriflame

3.77313 votes

Rank #12,595 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma For Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

Enigma For Him
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Flamboyant
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Enigma For Him4/7

Flamboyant3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Enigma For HimAjmal

FlamboyantOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 27%Had 28%Want 46%

3.77/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

Category winnerFlamboyantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerFlamboyantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEnigma For Him

SillageEnigma For Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEnigma For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

mossy42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

woody44%

powdery30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CardamomPepper

Base

Amberoak moss

Top

OrangeAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLimeBergamot

Heart

PepperBay LeafCardamomNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Cardamom. 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

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnigma For HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex0

Women40

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,595

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerFlamboyantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Enigma For Him opens bright and zesty, with bergamot, grapefruit and lemon giving a clean, sharp citrus lift. As it warms up, cardamom and pepper bring a dry, aromatic spice, then it settles into an ambery base with a mossy, slightly earthy finish. It tends to suit cooler weather and evening wear best, especiall…

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Flamboyant by Oriflame opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and lime that immediately cuts through the air. Francoise Caron constructed this 2010 eau de toilette to transition rapidly from bright citrus into a heavy, aromatic heart dominated by crushed black pepper, cardamom, and bay leaf…

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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 For Him or Flamboyant?

Enigma For Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Enigma For Him is rated 3.50/5 from 36 votes; Flamboyant is rated 3.77/5 from 313 votes. Choose Enigma For Him for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Flamboyant for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Enigma For Him or Flamboyant?

Enigma For Him lasts longest (Enigma For Him 63/100, Flamboyant 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma For Him or Flamboyant?

Enigma For Him projects furthest (Enigma For Him 56/100, Flamboyant 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma For Him and Flamboyant smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Cardamom.

Is Enigma For Him or Flamboyant better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Enigma For Him and Flamboyant?

Enigma For Him has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Amber and oak moss. Flamboyant has top notes of Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.