Fragrance comparison

Sahara vs Imagination vs Enigma Pour Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 13,379 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sahara

WIDIAN

4.351,178 votes

Rank #13 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Imagination

Rasasi

4.488,982 votes

Rank #12 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Enigma Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.473,219 votes

Rank #4 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sahara takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sahara
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Imagination
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Enigma Pour Homme
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sahara4/7

Imagination1/7

Enigma Pour Homme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SaharaWIDIAN

ImaginationRasasi

Enigma Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 1,178 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.48/ 5 · 8,982 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

4.47/ 5 · 3,219 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerImaginationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

75%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

2,109 votes

Category winnerEnigma Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevitySahara

SillageSahara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value44

Category winnerSaharaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

earthy60%

green50%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

InformationalDistinct profilesNo accord is shared by all three

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

OrangeSaffronelemi

Heart

RoseOrange Blossom

Base

AmberVanillaMuskCedar

Top

BergamotRosemaryCarawayLemonBasil

Heart

Petitgrain ParaguayJasmineelemiRoseWild Lavender

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverAmberMusk

Top

Black PepperBergamotNeroli

Heart

CognacTobaccoGingerJasmine

Base

VanillaBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer42

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring39

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSaharaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex45

Women26

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex18

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews355

Overall rank#12

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3,233

Overall rank#4

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews494

Category winnerEnigma Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sahara by WIDIAN opens with a warm, resinous saffron and elemi glow, lifted by orange before settling into a floral amber heart. On skin it often feels smooth, slightly buttery, softly powdery, and gently sweet. It suits anyone who enjoys polished floral ambers with a richer Middle Eastern style. Sample first if you w…

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Imagination by Rasasi is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances fresh citrus with earthy depths. Opening with a sharp blend of bergamot and lemon, it quickly shifts into a green, spicy heart. This 2023 release offers a masculine profile suitable for daily office wear or casual weekend outings, providing a gr…

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Enigma Pour Homme opens with a spicy, fizzy citrus lift that many wearers read as cola, then settles into boozy tobacco, vanilla, and benzoin. It feels rich, smooth, and distinctive, with a powdery floral touch that keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. This suits someone who enjoys warm, characterful evening scents…

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InformationalRead all threeTaste 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sahara, Imagination or Enigma Pour Homme?

Sahara takes 4 of 7 categories. Sahara is rated 4.35/5 from 1,178 votes; Imagination is rated 4.48/5 from 8,982 votes; Enigma Pour Homme is rated 4.47/5 from 3,219 votes. Choose Sahara for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Imagination for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Enigma Pour Homme for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sahara, Imagination or Enigma Pour Homme?

They last about the same: Sahara 90/100, Enigma Pour Homme 88/100, Imagination 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sahara, Imagination or Enigma Pour Homme?

Sahara projects furthest (Sahara 80/100, Enigma Pour Homme 77/100, Imagination 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sahara and Imagination smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Rose, Amber and Musk.

Is Sahara, Imagination or Enigma Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sahara is the stronger pick. For winter, Sahara is the stronger pick. Sahara suits day or night wear; Imagination suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sahara, Imagination and Enigma Pour Homme?

Sahara has top notes of Orange, Saffron and elemi, heart notes of Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. Imagination has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary, Caraway and Lemon, heart notes of Petitgrain Paraguay, Jasmine, elemi and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Amber. Enigma Pour Homme has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Cognac, Tobacco, Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Patchouli.