Fragrance comparison

Enigmatic vs Oscar for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 521 ratings analysed

Enigmatic

Elode

3.7832 votes

Rank #36,335 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Oscar for Men

Oscar de la Renta

4.06489 votes

Rank #2,042 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Enigmatic
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oscar for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Enigmatic1/7

Oscar for Men6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaticElode

Oscar for MenOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 28%Had 48%Want 25%

4.06/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerOscar for MenRating 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

38%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

489 votes

Category winnerOscar for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOscar for Men

SillageOscar for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value80

Category winnerOscar for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

white floral30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

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

PepperFir ResinBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegClovesViolet LeafLavenderJasmineLilyRose

Base

Balsam FirIncenseSandalwoodMuskLeatherVanilla

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnigmaticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerOscar for MenHigher 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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Oscar for Men opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and black pepper that sits over a pine-laden background of fir resin. As the citrus settles, nutmeg and lavender introduce a clean, warm spicy heart with subtle violet leaf undertones. The base brings out dry sandalwood, leather, and balsam fir anchored by a sm…

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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 Oscar for Men?

Oscar for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Enigmatic is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Oscar for Men is rated 4.06/5 from 489 votes. Choose Enigmatic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oscar for Men for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Enigmatic or Oscar for Men?

Oscar for Men lasts longest (Oscar for Men 68/100, Enigmatic 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigmatic or Oscar for Men?

Projection is very close: Oscar for Men 60/100, Enigmatic 58/100 for sillage.

Do Enigmatic and Oscar for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Enigmatic or Oscar for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Enigmatic and Oscar for Men?

Enigmatic has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Oscar for Men has top notes of Pepper, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Balsam Fir, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk.