Fragrance comparison

Enigme vs Ten Strike

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

5 wins

Enigme

Pierre Cardin

4.2051 votes

Rank #31,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Ten Strike

M.INT

3.6256 votes

Rank #28,607 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Enigme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ten Strike
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Enigme5/7

Ten Strike2/7

Ratings & consensus: Enigme
Community sentiment: Enigme
Longevity: Enigme
Sillage & projection: Enigme
Value for money: Enigme
Versatility: Ten Strike
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ten Strike

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EnigmePierre Cardin

Ten StrikeM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

3.62/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 26%Had 32%Want 42%

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

23%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerEnigmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEnigme

SillageEnigme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value40

Category winnerEnigmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla

Top

BergamotOrangePalisander RosewoodPink Pepper

Heart

Balsam FirPatchouliWhite FlowersGeranium

Base

OakmossCedarBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Geranium and Oakmoss. 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–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerTen StrikeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,464

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,607

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTen StrikeHigher 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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Ten Strike by M.INT is a woody, aromatic chypre launched in 2016. The scent balances bright citrus notes like bergamot with earthy oakmoss and resinous balsam fir. It is a versatile choice for individuals seeking a grounded, modern composition that bridges the gap between traditional chypre structure and contemporary,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Enigme or Ten Strike?

Enigme takes 5 of 7 categories. Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes; Ten Strike is rated 3.62/5 from 56 votes. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ten Strike for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigme or Ten Strike?

Enigme lasts longest (Enigme 76/100, Ten Strike 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigme or Ten Strike?

Enigme projects furthest (Enigme 67/100, Ten Strike 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigme and Ten Strike smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and mossy accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Enigme or Ten Strike better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ten Strike is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigme is the stronger pick. Ten Strike suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigme and Ten Strike?

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. Ten Strike has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Patchouli, White Flowers and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Benzoin and Musk.