Fragrance comparison

Rush of Unicorns vs Enigma Dare to Dream

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 475 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rush of Unicorns

Parfums Vintage

4.21140 votes

Rank #7,857 CitrusAmber

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Enigma Dare to Dream

Oriflame

3.46335 votes

Rank #16,421 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rush of Unicorns takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rush of Unicorns
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Enigma Dare to Dream
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Rush of Unicorns5/7

Enigma Dare to Dream2/7

Ratings & consensus: Rush of Unicorns
Community sentiment: Rush of Unicorns
Longevity: Enigma Dare to Dream
Sillage & projection: Rush of Unicorns
Value for money: Enigma Dare to Dream
Versatility: Rush of Unicorns
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rush of Unicorns

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rush of UnicornsParfums Vintage

Enigma Dare to DreamOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

3.46/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 19%

Category winnerRush of UnicornsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

140 votes

17%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

33%Dislike

1%Hate

335 votes

Category winnerRush of UnicornsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityEnigma Dare to Dream

SillageRush of Unicorns

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value68

Category winnerEnigma Dare to DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

salty84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

earthy77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

MelonSea SaltSicilian Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

BergamotLavenderIrisMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Base4 to 7 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodWhite Amber

Top

MelonBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

FrangipaniYlang-YlangCyclamenViolet

Base

MossMuskIrisVetiver

InformationalShared notesMelon, Iris, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Rush of Unicorns, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall33

Winter7

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRush of UnicornsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex58

Women8

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,857

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#16,421

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerRush of UnicornsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rush of Unicorns opens with an unmistakable splash of sweet melon cut by sharp Sicilian lemon and coarse sea salt. That breezy top quickly gathers depth as clean lavender, mandarin orange, and powdery iris surface through the heart. The background rests on mineral ambergris, creamy sandalwood, and warm white amber, pr…

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Oriflame Enigma Dare to Dream opens with a wet spray of sweet melon and dark black currant before settling into lush tropical frangipani. Damp oakmoss and earthy vetiver anchor the base, giving the sweet yellow florals a crisp, soapy bite. It suits spring mornings when cool humidity sharpens green blossoms.

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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, Rush of Unicorns or Enigma Dare to Dream?

Rush of Unicorns takes 5 of 7 categories. Rush of Unicorns is rated 4.21/5 from 140 votes; Enigma Dare to Dream is rated 3.46/5 from 335 votes. Choose Rush of Unicorns for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Enigma Dare to Dream for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rush of Unicorns or Enigma Dare to Dream?

Enigma Dare to Dream lasts longest (Enigma Dare to Dream 68/100, Rush of Unicorns 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rush of Unicorns or Enigma Dare to Dream?

Rush of Unicorns projects furthest (Rush of Unicorns 65/100, Enigma Dare to Dream 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rush of Unicorns and Enigma Dare to Dream smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Iris, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant.

Is Rush of Unicorns or Enigma Dare to Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rush of Unicorns is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma Dare to Dream is the stronger pick. Rush of Unicorns suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rush of Unicorns and Enigma Dare to Dream?

Rush of Unicorns has top notes of Melon, Sea Salt and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Iris and Mandarin Orange, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and White Amber. Enigma Dare to Dream has top notes of Melon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Frangipani, Ylang-Ylang, Cyclamen and Violet, a base of Moss, Musk, Iris and Vetiver.