Fragrance comparison

Ocean Enigma vs Burdock

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Ocean Enigma

Naseem

3.7548 votes

Rank #37,401 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Burdock

Pisello Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #60,653 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ocean Enigma
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Burdock
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean Enigma2/4

Burdock2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean EnigmaNaseem

BurdockPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 6%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

48 votes

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBurdock

SillageBurdock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value56

Category winnerOcean EnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

herbal48%

soft spicy30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

Pink PepperArtemisiaThymeVetiver

Base

Woody NotesAmberVanilla

Top

MintPatchouliCloverOrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamotSage

Heart

NeroliOakmossTarragonMandarin OrangeAmbergrisLavender

Base

SandalwoodVanillaGardeniaThymeOrris RootCoconutAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer100

Fall38

Winter6

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex26

Women6

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,653

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOcean EnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean Enigma opens bright and sharp with lemon, bergamot, and grapefruit, then settles into an aromatic, lightly spicy heart of thyme, artemisia, pink pepper, and vetiver. The base adds soft woods, amber, and a touch of vanilla rather than heavy sweetness. It reads as a fresh, citrus-aromatic scent with a slightly mas…

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Burdock by Pisello Parfum introduces a sharp contrast of refreshing herbs and deep resins. Mint and clover spark a crisp opening, while earthy patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base. It is a bracing choice for outdoor spring gatherings.

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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, Ocean Enigma or Burdock?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ocean Enigma is rated 3.75/5 from 48 votes; Burdock is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ocean Enigma for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Burdock for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean Enigma or Burdock?

Burdock lasts longest (Burdock 80/100, Ocean Enigma 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean Enigma or Burdock?

Burdock projects furthest (Burdock 63/100, Ocean Enigma 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean Enigma and Burdock smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Thyme.

Is Ocean Enigma or Burdock better for summer or winter?

Ocean Enigma suits daytime wear; Burdock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean Enigma and Burdock?

Ocean Enigma has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Artemisia, Thyme and Vetiver, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Vanilla. Burdock has top notes of Mint, Patchouli, Clover and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Oakmoss, Tarragon and Mandarin Orange, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Gardenia and Thyme.