Enigme vs Patchouli Oudh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigme takes 2 of 2 categories.
EnigmeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Patchouli OudhChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.
Enigme2/2
Patchouli Oudh0/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Enigme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Enigme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnigmePierre CardinPatchouli OudhMashaerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
2%Dislike
4%Hate
51 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnigmeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
mossy69%
powdery61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
patchouli69%
camphor61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium
Base
OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla
Top
Bay LeafLavenderCinnamon
Heart
PatchouliGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cinnamon, Rose and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night–
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#31,712
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,333
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEnigmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPierre Cardin Enigme is a classic aromatic spicy fragrance from 1992, composed by perfumer Alberto Morillas. The scent opens with a burst of tarragon and bergamot before settling into warm cinnamon and carnation. It finishes on a heavy base of oakmoss, benzoin, and sandalwood, making it an excellent match for cold aut…
Reviews →Mashaer Patchouli Oudh opens with a sharp burst of bay leaf and cinnamon before settling into heavy earthy patchouli. As hours pass on skin, warm amber and tonka bean soften the medicinal camphor edge. It sits best on heavy wool coats during crisp autumn evenings when you want a dry, aromatic cloud.
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, Enigme or Patchouli Oudh?
Enigme takes 2 of 2 categories. Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes; Patchouli Oudh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli Oudh for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.
Do Enigme and Patchouli Oudh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cinnamon, Rose and Geranium.
Is Enigme or Patchouli Oudh better for summer or winter?
Patchouli Oudh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Enigme and Patchouli Oudh?
Enigme has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Tarragon and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. Patchouli Oudh has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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