Sigma vs Fenome
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sigma takes 1 of 1 categories.
SigmaChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
FenomeChoose it for a patchouli and leather character. Best in summer.
Sigma1/1
Fenome0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sigma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SigmaAttitudeFenomeSensoriaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
rose84%
fresh spicy77%
oud69%
leather61%
patchouli100%
leather92%
oud84%
balsamic77%
earthy69%
musky61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both oud and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAppleCardamom
Heart
RoseelemiVetiver
Base
LeatherOudVanilla
Top
GrapefruitSaffronLavenderBergamotCinnamonAppleCardamom
Heart
OudTobaccoCashmeranGeraniumCedar
Base
PatchouliLeatherVanillaMuskWoody NotesVetiverSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,770
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#60,584
PerfumerRashed Ansari
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSigmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSigma opens with a bright hit of bergamot, crisp apple, and cardamom, then moves into a smoother mix of rose, vetiver, and resinous woods. As it settles, leather, oud, and vanilla give it a darker, warmer finish. It reads bold, modern, and slightly dressy, with a sweet woody edge rather than a rough oud style. Best fo…
Reviews →Sensoria Fenome blends warm spices with deep, earthbound textures. It starts with sharp citrus and saffron, then moves into a dry cedar and tobacco heart. The base settles into a heavy, dark blend of patchouli and leather. It offers a warm, woody experience for cool weather and evening wear.
Reviews →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, Sigma or Fenome?
Sigma takes 1 of 1 categories. Sigma is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Fenome is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sigma for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Fenome for a patchouli and leather character. Best in summer.
Do Sigma and Fenome smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Cardamom and Vetiver.
Is Sigma or Fenome better for summer or winter?
Sigma suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sigma and Fenome?
Sigma has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, elemi and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Oud and Vanilla. Fenome has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Oud, Tobacco, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Vanilla and Musk.
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