Fragrance comparison

Enigme vs Royal Brand Gold

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

4 wins

Enigme

Pierre Cardin

4.2051 votes

Rank #28,122 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Brand Gold

Bi-es

2.6819 votes

Rank #62,175 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Enigme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Royal Brand Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Enigme4/5

Royal Brand Gold1/5

Ratings & consensus: Enigme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enigme
Sillage & projection: Enigme
Value for money: Royal Brand Gold
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 Cardin

Royal Brand GoldBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

2.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

Category winnerEnigmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

5%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

42%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityEnigme

SillageEnigme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRoyal Brand GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla

Top

BergamotArgentinian Lemon

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,122

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEnigmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre 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…

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Royal Brand Gold by Bi-es is a woody, spicy fragrance for men. The scent profile opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of jasmine and carnation. Tonka bean and sandalwood provide a warm, creamy base on the skin. It is an easygoing, budget-friendly option that works for casual daytime wear during…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Enigme or Royal Brand Gold?

Enigme takes 4 of 5 categories. Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes; Royal Brand Gold is rated 2.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Royal Brand Gold for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigme or Royal Brand Gold?

Enigme lasts longest (Enigme 76/100, Royal Brand Gold 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigme or Royal Brand Gold?

Enigme projects furthest (Enigme 67/100, Royal Brand Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigme and Royal Brand Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Enigme or Royal Brand Gold better for summer or winter?

Royal Brand Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigme and Royal Brand Gold?

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. Royal Brand Gold has top notes of Bergamot and Argentinian Lemon, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.