Enigmatic vs Scherrer 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scherrer 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.
EnigmaticChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scherrer 2Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Enigmatic2/7
Scherrer 25/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Scherrer 2
- Community sentiment
- Scherrer 2
- Longevity
- Scherrer 2
- Sillage & projection
- Scherrer 2
- Value for money
- Enigmatic
- Versatility
- Enigmatic
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scherrer 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnigmaticElodeScherrer 2Jean-Louis ScherrerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 28%Had 48%Want 25%
4.03/ 5 · 1,052 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerScherrer 2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
42%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
725 votes
Category winnerScherrer 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScherrer 2
SillageScherrer 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnigmaticBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral90%
vanilla80%
woody70%
powdery60%
sweet50%
white floral100%
amber92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
honey69%
vanilla61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, 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
PineappleAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
HoneyTuberoseJasmineRoseLilyLily-of-the-Valley
Base
AmberBenzoinSandalwoodMuskHeliotropeVanilla
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 seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night54
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEnigmaticMost 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#612
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews167
Category winnerScherrer 2Higher 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 →Scherrer 2 opens with a bright burst of sweet pineapple and sharp aldehydes, cutting through the initial dense layers of mandarin orange. As the fragrance settles on skin, a rich heart of honey and tuberose takes over, wrapping the wearer in a velvety warmth that feels distinctly classic. This is not a casual scent, i…
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 Scherrer 2?
Scherrer 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Enigmatic is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Scherrer 2 is rated 4.03/5 from 1,052 votes. Choose Enigmatic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scherrer 2 for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Enigmatic or Scherrer 2?
Scherrer 2 lasts longest (Scherrer 2 78/100, Enigmatic 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Enigmatic or Scherrer 2?
Scherrer 2 projects furthest (Scherrer 2 70/100, Enigmatic 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Enigmatic and Scherrer 2 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Enigmatic or Scherrer 2 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Enigmatic is the stronger pick. For winter, Scherrer 2 is the stronger pick. Enigmatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Enigmatic and Scherrer 2?
Enigmatic has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Scherrer 2 has top notes of Pineapple, Anise, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Musk.
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