Enigmatic vs Russian Present Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Russian Present Red takes 3 of 5 categories.
EnigmaticChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Russian Present RedChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Enigmatic2/5
Russian Present Red3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Enigmatic
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Russian Present Red
- Sillage & projection
- Enigmatic
- Value for money
- Russian Present Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Russian Present Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnigmaticElodeRussian Present RedSergio NeroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 28%Had 48%Want 25%
3.47/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
Category winnerEnigmaticRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRussian Present Red
SillageEnigmatic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRussian Present RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral90%
vanilla80%
woody70%
powdery60%
sweet50%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
musky77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, vanilla and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
OrangeMandarin OrangeLily
Heart1 to 2 hours
JasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaSandalwood
Top
OrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeCassia BourbonBergamot
Heart
ApricotRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily
Base
MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Enigmatic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night54
Spring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night40
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#36,924
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#24,866
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerRussian Present RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEnigmatic 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…
Reviews →Russian Present Red by Sergio Nero opens with a bright splash of orange and black currant, settling into a heart of apricot and floral notes. It is a floral fruity scent that feels playful and easy to wear. This 2015 release provides a soft, sweet experience that works well for casual daytime activities during the war…
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, Enigmatic or Russian Present Red?
Russian Present Red takes 3 of 5 categories. Enigmatic is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Russian Present Red is rated 3.47/5 from 19 votes. Choose Enigmatic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Russian Present Red for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Enigmatic or Russian Present Red?
They last about the same: Russian Present Red 52/100, Enigmatic 51/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Enigmatic or Russian Present Red?
Enigmatic projects furthest (Enigmatic 58/100, Russian Present Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Enigmatic and Russian Present Red smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Jasmine.
Is Enigmatic or Russian Present Red better for summer or winter?
Enigmatic suits daytime wear; Russian Present Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Enigmatic and Russian Present Red?
Enigmatic has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Russian Present Red has top notes of Orange, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Apricot, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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