Fragrance comparison

Enigme vs Vendetta Uomo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 256 ratings analysed

Enigme

Pierre Cardin

4.2051 votes

Rank #31,712 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Vendetta Uomo

Valentino

4.30205 votes

Rank #3,977 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Enigme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.
Vendetta Uomo
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Enigme1/7

Vendetta Uomo6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmePierre Cardin

Vendetta UomoValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

4.30/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerVendetta UomoRating 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

52%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerVendetta UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEnigme

SillageVendetta Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVendetta UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla

Top15-30 mins

BasilBergamotGreen NotesCorianderLemonAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCinnamonCedarGeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumOakmossBenzoinLeatherAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Lemon and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Vendetta Uomo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerVendetta UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,712

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,977

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerVendetta UomoHigher 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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Valentino Vendetta Uomo is a rich leather and aromatic chypre released in 1991 that bridges crisp barbershop greenery with deep resinous warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of lemon, fresh basil, and sparkling aldehydes, creating an invigorating clean feel reminiscent of vintage Italian grooming soaps. As t…

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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 Vendetta Uomo?

Vendetta Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes; Vendetta Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 205 votes. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vendetta Uomo for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigme or Vendetta Uomo?

Enigme lasts longest (Enigme 76/100, Vendetta Uomo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigme or Vendetta Uomo?

Projection is very close: Vendetta Uomo 68/100, Enigme 67/100 for sillage.

Do Enigme and Vendetta Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Lemon and Cinnamon.

Is Enigme or Vendetta Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Enigme is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigme is the stronger pick. Vendetta Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigme and Vendetta Uomo?

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. Vendetta Uomo has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Green Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Vetiver, Cinnamon, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Leather.