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Jacaranda vs Fusion Énigmatique

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

Updated 71 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fusion Énigmatique takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Jacaranda

    Choose it for a floral and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Fusion Énigmatique

    Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Jacaranda1/4
Fusion Énigmatique3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fusion Énigmatique
Sillage & projection
Fusion Énigmatique
Value for money
Jacaranda
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
JacarandaManuel Attardi
Fusion ÉnigmatiqueIn The Box
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.92/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 43%Had 12%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

45%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityFusion Énigmatique

SillageFusion Énigmatique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value61
Category winnerJacarandaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
tobacco92%
tuberose84%
yellow floral77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
white floral100%
honey92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
RosemaryLavenderJuniperAlmond
Heart2-4 hrs
JacarandaMimosaTuberoseIrisHoney
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoTonka BeanJava vetiver oil
Top
HoneyOrange BlossomBergamotGeranium
Heart
PatchouliTuberoseMimosaRoseIris
Base
VanillaMuskAmbergrisVetiver
InformationalShared notesMimosa, Tuberose, Iris and Honey. Durations are only published for Jacaranda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night64
Spring71
Summer21
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night93
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex33
Women33
Casual 37%Work 31%Date 23%Party 10%
Men3
Unisex24
Women73
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,588

PerfumerManuel Attardi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFusion ÉnigmatiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manuel Attardi Jacaranda takes an unconventional path through botanical territory. The opening hits with crisp rosemary and bitter almond before settling into a strange, intoxicating floral core. Jacaranda blossom, mimosa, and creamy tuberose mingle with golden honey and earthy iris root. It feels herbal, dry, and sli…

Reviews →

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 …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jacaranda or Fusion Énigmatique?

Fusion Énigmatique takes 3 of 4 categories. Jacaranda is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Fusion Énigmatique is rated 3.92/5 from 65 votes. Choose Jacaranda for a floral and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fusion Énigmatique for a white floral and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Jacaranda or Fusion Énigmatique?

Fusion Énigmatique lasts longest (Fusion Énigmatique 74/100, Jacaranda 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacaranda or Fusion Énigmatique?

Fusion Énigmatique projects furthest (Fusion Énigmatique 63/100, Jacaranda 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacaranda and Fusion Énigmatique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Tuberose, Iris and Honey.

Is Jacaranda or Fusion Énigmatique better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jacaranda and Fusion Énigmatique?

Jacaranda has top notes of Rosemary, Lavender, Juniper and Almond, heart notes of Jacaranda, Mimosa, Tuberose and Iris, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Java vetiver oil. 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.

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