Fragrance comparison

Enigme vs VG V

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

Enigme

Pierre Cardin

4.2051 votes

Rank #31,712 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

VG V

Van Gils

3.9865 votes

Rank #12,384 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VG V takes 4 of 7 categories.

Enigme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
VG V
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Enigme3/7

VG V4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmePierre Cardin

VG VVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

3.98/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

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

35%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerEnigmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEnigme

SillageVG V

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVG VBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

lavender69%

fruity61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderLavenderTarragonOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanilla

Top20-40 mins

Blood OrangeCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Oakmoss and Cedar. Durations are only published for VG V, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall77

Winter55

Day100

Night43

Category winnerVG VMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,712

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVG VHigher 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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VG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…

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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 VG V?

VG V takes 4 of 7 categories. Enigme is rated 4.20/5 from 51 votes; VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes. Choose Enigme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigme or VG V?

Enigme lasts longest (Enigme 76/100, VG V 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigme or VG V?

Projection is very close: VG V 68/100, Enigme 67/100 for sillage.

Do Enigme and VG V smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Oakmoss and Cedar.

Is Enigme or VG V better for summer or winter?

For summer, VG V is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigme is the stronger pick. VG V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigme and VG V?

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. VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.