Fragrance comparison

Fusion Énigmatique vs Sepal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fusion Énigmatique

In The Box

3.9265 votes

Rank #16,292 White FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Sepal

Criminal Elements

4.0016 votes

Rank #37,859 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fusion Énigmatique takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fusion Énigmatique
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sepal
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fusion Énigmatique3/5

Sepal2/5

Ratings & consensus: Fusion Énigmatique
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fusion Énigmatique
Sillage & projection: Sepal
Value for money: Sepal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fusion Énigmatique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fusion ÉnigmatiqueIn The Box

SepalCriminal Elements

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 45%

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerFusion ÉnigmatiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

44%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFusion Énigmatique

SillageSepal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSepalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

honey92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

floral74%

powdery65%

musky56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyOrange BlossomBergamotGeranium

Heart

PatchouliTuberoseMimosaRoseIris

Base

VanillaMuskAmbergrisVetiver

Notes

Orange BlossomClementineMimosaMuskAmbergrisMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mimosa, Musk and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Sepal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#37,859

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFusion ÉnigmatiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fusion Énigmatique is a striking floral-fruity composition that anchors honey and orange blossom in a warm base of ambergris and musk. Launched in 2019, this unisex fragrance performs with impressive longevity on skin. It shines during cool autumn days or evenings, offering a sophisticated, sweet-powdery profile that …

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Sepal by Criminal Elements opens with a bright splash of juicy clementine and fresh orange blossom before settling into lush magnolia petals and powdery mimosa. The perfume recreates the sensation of thick yellow florals dusted with golden pollen, grounded by an intimate foundation of clean musk and warm ambergris. It…

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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, Fusion Énigmatique or Sepal?

Fusion Énigmatique takes 3 of 5 categories. Fusion Énigmatique is rated 3.92/5 from 65 votes; Sepal is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes. Choose Fusion Énigmatique for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sepal for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fusion Énigmatique or Sepal?

Fusion Énigmatique lasts longest (Fusion Énigmatique 74/100, Sepal 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fusion Énigmatique or Sepal?

Projection is very close: Sepal 64/100, Fusion Énigmatique 63/100 for sillage.

Do Fusion Énigmatique and Sepal smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mimosa, Musk and Ambergris.

Is Fusion Énigmatique or Sepal better for summer or winter?

Fusion Énigmatique suits day or night wear; Sepal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fusion Énigmatique and Sepal?

Fusion Énigmatique has top notes of Honey, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Tuberose, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambergris and Vetiver. Sepal features Orange Blossom, Clementine, Mimosa, Musk and Ambergris.