Enigmatic vs Shadow for Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigmatic takes 3 of 4 categories.
EnigmaticChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shadow for WomanChoose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Enigmatic3/4
Shadow for Woman1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shadow for Woman
- Sillage & projection
- Enigmatic
- Value for money
- Enigmatic
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Enigmatic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnigmaticElodeShadow for WomanMirraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 28%Had 48%Want 25%
3.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 26%Had 35%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
33%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShadow for Woman
SillageEnigmatic
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%
patchouli100%
citrus92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
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
BergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseJasmineNarcissusLilyHayCloves
Base
PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMusk
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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
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#60,139
PerfumerAlla Belfer
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEnigmaticHigher 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 →Shadow for Woman opens green, citrusy, and slightly sharp, then settles into a floral heart touched by hay, clove, and earthy patchouli. It feels more mossy and textured than soft or sugary. This suits someone who enjoys classic-leaning floral greens with a woody, spiced base. If you want a clean fruity floral, sample…
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 Shadow for Woman?
Enigmatic takes 3 of 4 categories. Enigmatic is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Shadow for Woman is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Enigmatic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shadow for Woman for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Enigmatic or Shadow for Woman?
Shadow for Woman lasts longest (Shadow for Woman 55/100, Enigmatic 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Enigmatic or Shadow for Woman?
Projection is very close: Enigmatic 58/100, Shadow for Woman 56/100 for sillage.
Do Enigmatic and Shadow for Woman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Enigmatic or Shadow for Woman better for summer or winter?
Enigmatic suits daytime wear; Shadow for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Enigmatic and Shadow for Woman?
Enigmatic has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Shadow for Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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