Exiro vs Jet Black Enigma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Exiro takes 5 of 7 categories.
ExiroChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jet Black EnigmaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Exiro5/7
Jet Black Enigma2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jet Black Enigma
- Community sentiment
- Jet Black Enigma
- Longevity
- Exiro
- Sillage & projection
- Exiro
- Value for money
- Exiro
- Versatility
- Exiro
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Exiro
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExiroOnceJet Black EnigmaMichael Malul LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.25/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%
4.04/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%
Category winnerJet Black EnigmaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
48%Like
21%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
46%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
238 votes
Category winnerJet Black EnigmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExiro
SillageExiro
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExiroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
woody69%
citrus61%
warm spicy100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
aromatic70%
earthy60%
vanilla50%
Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumBlood OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaTonka BeanSaffron
Base
PatchouliAmberLabdanum
Top
CardamomCinnamonBlack PepperGinger
Heart
SaffronVanillaVetiver RootLabdanum
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmeranTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tonka Bean and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer15
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night83
Spring43
Summer9
Fall98
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Category winnerExiroMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,427
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#30,000
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerExiroHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExiro by Once is a bold unisex fragrance centered on spicy and aromatic notes. It opens with bright blood orange and sharp black pepper, settling into a deep heart of cypriol and saffron. The base consists of earthy patchouli and warm labdanum, creating a resinous finish suitable for crisp autumn days or evening wear …
Reviews →Jet Black Enigma opens with a lively hit of cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon, then settles into a darker woody-spicy profile with saffron, vetiver, vanilla, and soft oud. It wears smooth rather than harsh, with a tailored, evening-leaning feel. This is a good fit if you like warm spice, dry woods, and a to…
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, Exiro or Jet Black Enigma?
Exiro takes 5 of 7 categories. Exiro is rated 3.25/5 from 36 votes; Jet Black Enigma is rated 4.04/5 from 238 votes. Choose Exiro for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jet Black Enigma for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Exiro or Jet Black Enigma?
They last about the same: Exiro 68/100, Jet Black Enigma 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Exiro or Jet Black Enigma?
Exiro projects furthest (Exiro 58/100, Jet Black Enigma 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Exiro and Jet Black Enigma smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tonka Bean and Saffron.
Is Exiro or Jet Black Enigma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Exiro is the stronger pick. For winter, Jet Black Enigma is the stronger pick. Exiro suits daytime wear; Jet Black Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Exiro and Jet Black Enigma?
Exiro has top notes of Geranium, Blood Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tonka Bean and Saffron, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Labdanum. Jet Black Enigma has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Saffron, Vanilla, Vetiver Root and Labdanum, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cashmeran, Tonka Bean and Agarwood (Oud).
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