Fragrance comparison

Hemp & Ginger vs Jet Black Enigma

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hemp & Ginger

Clean

3.7929 votes

Rank #47,402 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Jet Black Enigma

Michael Malul London

4.04238 votes

Rank #28,304 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hemp & Ginger takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hemp & Ginger
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Jet Black Enigma
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hemp & Ginger4/7

Jet Black Enigma3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jet Black Enigma
Community sentiment: Jet Black Enigma
Longevity: Hemp & Ginger
Sillage & projection: Hemp & Ginger
Value for money: Hemp & Ginger
Versatility: Hemp & Ginger
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jet Black Enigma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hemp & GingerClean

Jet Black EnigmaMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 25%Had 12%Want 63%

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 hate

31%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

3%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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHemp & Ginger

SillageHemp & Ginger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value49

Category winnerHemp & GingerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy86%

citrus72%

aromatic58%

oud44%

herbal30%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sichuan PepperCardamom

Base4 to 6 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Saffron

Top

CardamomCinnamonBlack PepperGinger

Heart

SaffronVanillaVetiver RootLabdanum

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmeranTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron. Durations are only published for Hemp & Ginger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer50

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring43

Summer9

Fall98

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerHemp & GingerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Men89

Unisex7

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,304

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJet Black EnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hemp & Ginger by Clean brings a lively spice to daily wear, stepping away from the brand's usual soapy aesthetic. The scent opens with a bright burst of fresh bergamot and crisp, grated ginger, offering a sharp citrus kick. Soon, warm cardamom and tingling Sichuan pepper step forward to give the profile an energetic, …

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hemp & Ginger or Jet Black Enigma?

Hemp & Ginger takes 4 of 7 categories. Hemp & Ginger is rated 3.79/5 from 29 votes; Jet Black Enigma is rated 4.04/5 from 238 votes. Choose Hemp & Ginger for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Jet Black Enigma for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hemp & Ginger or Jet Black Enigma?

Hemp & Ginger lasts longest (Hemp & Ginger 79/100, Jet Black Enigma 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemp & Ginger or Jet Black Enigma?

Hemp & Ginger projects furthest (Hemp & Ginger 61/100, Jet Black Enigma 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hemp & Ginger and Jet Black Enigma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is Hemp & Ginger or Jet Black Enigma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hemp & Ginger is the stronger pick. For winter, Jet Black Enigma is the stronger pick. Hemp & Ginger suits day or night wear; Jet Black Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hemp & Ginger and Jet Black Enigma?

Hemp & Ginger has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron. 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).