Fragrance comparison

Nitro Red vs Enigma Bois Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,126 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nitro Red

Dumont

4.301,118 votes

Rank #488 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Enigma Bois Noir

Art & Parfum

4.128 votes

Rank #43,797 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nitro Red takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nitro Red
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Enigma Bois Noir
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nitro Red3/4

Enigma Bois Noir1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nitro RedDumont

Enigma Bois NoirArt & Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,118 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

1,118 votes

50%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNitro Red

SillageNitro Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value95

Category winnerEnigma Bois NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

fruity77%

lavender69%

amber61%

woody100%

fruity92%

patchouli84%

ozonic77%

lavender69%

amber61%

Scent match81%Very similar · both woody, ozonic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AppleLavenderBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

WatermelonCedarCalamus

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotLavenderApple

Heart

CedarWatermelonCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Lavender, Bergamot and Watermelon. Durations are only published for Nitro Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall69

Winter38

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex20

Women4

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews173

Overall rank#43,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNitro RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nitro Red by Dumont is a bold, fruity and aquatic fragrance built around a prominent candied watermelon core. Released in 2020, it opens with a crisp burst of tart green apple, aromatic lavender, and zesty bergamot. The heart introduces its defining sweet watermelon note alongside earthy calamus and dry cedar, before …

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Enigma Bois Noir by Art & Parfum opens with sharp bergamot, fresh lavender, and crisp green apple. Within minutes, the fruity top settles into a solid heart of dry cedarwood, sweet cinnamon, and a watery watermelon note that gives the composition an airy ozonic lift. The base relies on earthy patchouli, creamy sandalw…

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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, Nitro Red or Enigma Bois Noir?

Nitro Red takes 3 of 4 categories. Nitro Red is rated 4.30/5 from 1,118 votes; Enigma Bois Noir is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Nitro Red for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Enigma Bois Noir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nitro Red or Enigma Bois Noir?

Nitro Red lasts longest (Nitro Red 77/100, Enigma Bois Noir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nitro Red or Enigma Bois Noir?

Nitro Red projects furthest (Nitro Red 70/100, Enigma Bois Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nitro Red and Enigma Bois Noir smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, ozonic and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Watermelon.

Is Nitro Red or Enigma Bois Noir better for summer or winter?

Nitro Red suits daytime wear; Enigma Bois Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nitro Red and Enigma Bois Noir?

Nitro Red has top notes of Apple, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Watermelon, Cedar and Calamus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Enigma Bois Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Apple, heart notes of Cedar, Watermelon and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber.