Fragrance comparison

McGonagall vs Enigma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

McGonagall

Wild Drops Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #57,583 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Enigma

X-Ray

4.3719 votes

Rank #33,266 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories.

McGonagall
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Enigma
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

McGonagall0/4

Enigma3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

McGonagallWild Drops Parfums

EnigmaX-Ray

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

58%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla90%

woody80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

balsamic50%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

balsamic72%

woody58%

floral44%

smoky30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White WineImmortelle

Heart

Dried FruitsTolu BalsamGuaiac WoodLabdanumOlibanumFreesia

Base

VanillaResinsAgarwoodBenzoinAmber

Top

OlibanumStyraxLilacAldehydes

Heart

CarnationFreesiaBeeswaxRose de Mai

Base

IncenseSiam BenzoinAmberLabdanumGuaiac WoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Labdanum, Olibanum and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day11

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,583

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,266

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

McGonagall opens with an unusual white wine and immortelle pairing, then settles into a warm ambered core of dried fruits, balsams, woods, and resin. The drydown looks plush rather than airy, with vanilla, benzoin, oud, and amber giving it a sweet, woody, slightly powdery finish. This reads best for someone who enjoys…

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Enigma by X-Ray opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and smoky olibanum resin, cutting through cold autumn air with immediate presence. A spicy carnation heart and honeyed beeswax core quickly absorb the fleeting lilac top notes, steering the structure toward a dry, balsamic profile. As it settles over the first hou…

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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, McGonagall or Enigma?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories. McGonagall is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Enigma is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes. Choose McGonagall for a amber and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Enigma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, McGonagall or Enigma?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 89/100, McGonagall 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, McGonagall or Enigma?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 72/100, McGonagall 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do McGonagall and Enigma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Olibanum and Freesia.

Is McGonagall or Enigma better for summer or winter?

McGonagall suits evening wear; Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in McGonagall and Enigma?

McGonagall has top notes of White Wine and Immortelle, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Tolu Balsam, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Resins, Agarwood and Benzoin. Enigma has top notes of Olibanum, Styrax, Lilac and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Freesia, Beeswax and Rose de Mai, a base of Incense, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Labdanum.