Fragrance comparison

Paradise vs Enigma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Paradise

Mykonos

5.001 votes

Rank #50,990 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Enigma

Moudon

4.577 votes

Rank #34,146 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Paradise
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.
Enigma
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Paradise0/4

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

ParadiseMykonos

EnigmaMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

71%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

woody83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

iris56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomMandarinPepperDavana

Heart

Orange BlossomFloral NotesWoody NotesTonka BeanTuberoseJasmineCoffee

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

AgaveOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Enigma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradise by Mykonos opens with cardamom, pepper and mandarin, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sweetened by tonka and a touch of coffee. The dry-down leans smooth and woody, with sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, amber and musk. It reads as a warm floriental with soft spice, creamy wood…

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Enigma by Moudon opens with a clean, dewy burst of green agave and sweet orange blossom that immediately lifts the senses. As the top freshness settles, a rich heart of creamy tuberose takes center stage, blended with soft powdery iris and a subtle prickle of warm cardamom. The foundation rests on smooth cedarwood, cr…

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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, Paradise or Enigma?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories. Paradise is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Enigma is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Paradise for a woody and warm spicy character. Choose Enigma for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Paradise or Enigma?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 76/100, Paradise 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise or Enigma?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 61/100, Paradise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise and Enigma smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Sandalwood.

Is Paradise or Enigma better for summer or winter?

Paradise suits day or night wear; Enigma suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise and Enigma?

Paradise has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Pepper and Davana, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vanilla. Enigma has top notes of Agave and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Musk.