Fragrance comparison

Enigmatic vs Joya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

Enigmatic

Elode

3.7832 votes

Rank #36,924 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Joya

Myrurgia

4.03103 votes

Rank #10,566 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joya takes 6 of 7 categories.

Enigmatic
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Joya
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Enigmatic1/7

Joya6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaticElode

JoyaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 28%Had 48%Want 25%

4.03/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 32%

Category winnerJoyaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

41%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerJoyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJoya

SillageJoya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEnigmaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeMandarin OrangeLily

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwood

Top

AldehydesLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeLime

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRoseCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinAmbergrisCinnamonMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Enigmatic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night54

Spring56

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Category winnerJoyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerJoyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigmatic by Elode provides an accessible everyday balance between bright fruit and gentle sweetness. The scent begins with a lively burst of sweet orange and juicy mandarin orange, accented by fresh lily petals. As the initial freshness settles, soft jasmine and classic rose bring a gentle floral heart that feels cle…

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Joya opens with bright, fizzy citrus and aldehydes, then settles into a warm floral heart of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and iris. In wear it reads powdery, spicy and softly woody, with vanilla, sandalwood and musk giving it a rich vintage finish. This suits someone who enjoys classic feminine perfumes with character r…

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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 Joya?

Joya takes 6 of 7 categories. Enigmatic is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Joya is rated 4.03/5 from 103 votes. Choose Enigmatic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Joya for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigmatic or Joya?

Joya lasts longest (Joya 70/100, Enigmatic 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigmatic or Joya?

Joya projects furthest (Joya 61/100, Enigmatic 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigmatic and Joya smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Enigmatic or Joya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Enigmatic is the stronger pick. For winter, Joya is the stronger pick. Enigmatic suits daytime wear; Joya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigmatic and Joya?

Enigmatic has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Joya has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Ambergris.