Fragrance comparison

Enigmatic vs The Palace

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Enigmatic

Akbari

4.001 votes

Rank #67,855 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

The Palace

Jazeel

3.8965 votes

Rank #30,831 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Palace takes 1 of 1 categories.

Enigmatic
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Palace
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Enigmatic0/1

The Palace1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Palace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaticAkbari

The PalaceJazeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

17%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomCardamomJuniper

Heart

IncenseTobacco

Base

Tonka BeanCedarAmber

Top

Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow

Base

CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cardamom and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring52

Summer9

Fall87

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men39

Unisex53

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,831

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe PalaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigmatic is a warm, aromatic amber with a smoked edge. The opening mixes orange blossom with cardamom and juniper, then shifts into incense and tobacco that feel darker and more textured. In the dry-down, tonka and amber bring sweetness while cedar keeps it woody and drier. If you like tobacco and incense but still w…

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Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…

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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, Enigmatic or The Palace?

The Palace takes 1 of 1 categories. Enigmatic is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Enigmatic for a amber and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Enigmatic and The Palace smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Enigmatic or The Palace better for summer or winter?

Enigmatic suits day or night wear; The Palace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigmatic and The Palace?

Enigmatic has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Juniper, heart notes of Incense and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar and Amber. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.