Enigma Pour Homme Parfum vs Encounter Eau de Parfum

Enigma Pour Homme

Parfum	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2013	Year	2012
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Enigma Pour Homme Parfum

A decadent, enigmatic signature for the true connoisseur. Rich boozy tobacco and spiced vanilla swirl with deep woods and florals, projecting aura and confidence. Not for the timid, but unforgettable for those who dare.

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Our Verdict - Encounter Eau de Parfum

This one is a real head-scratcher. It's a gorgeous spicy boozy gem a lot of us love, but its abysmal performance is seriously frustrating. You'll need to overspray like crazy or accept it as a strictly intimate scent. Don't fall for the marketing hype, though; it won't get you laid.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	12%
Floral	13%	8%
Fruity	3%	8%
Green	3%	3%
Sweet	29%	32%
Warm	29%	37%
Woody	10%	11%
Earthy	14%	12%
Animalic	2%	1%
Fresh	11%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Enigma Pour Homme Parfum

Encounter EdP

Notes

Base Notes

Only in Enigma Pour Homme Parfum

Pepper 36% Bergamot 32% Neroli 32%

Only in Encounter Eau de Parfum

Rum 37% Cardamom 37% Mandarin 26%

Shared Notes

Cognac 27% vs 37%

Jasmine 20% vs 18%

Only in Enigma Pour Homme Parfum

Tobacco 27% Ginger 25%

Only in Encounter Eau de Parfum

Pepper 23% Patchouli 21%

Only in Enigma Pour Homme Parfum

Vanilla 36% Benzoin 36% Patchouli 28%

Accords

Enigma Pour Homme Parfum Encounter Eau de Parfum

95%

Warm Spicy

100%

78%

Woody

93%

70%

Amber

66%

Fresh Spicy

54%

65%

Sweet

44%

Rum

57%

Oud

56%

47%

Citrus

51%

Aromatic

50%

Musky

47%

Patchouli

47%

35%

White Floral

Warm Spicy shared

95%

100%

Woody shared

78%

93%

Amber

70%

Fresh Spicy shared

66%

54%

Sweet shared

65%

44%

Rum

57%

Oud

56%

Citrus shared

47%

51%

Aromatic

50%

Musky

47%

Patchouli

47%

White Floral

35%

Performance

Enigma Pour Homme Parfum Encounter Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Enigma Pour Homme Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The opulent spicy-tobacco-vanilla character shines in cool to mild weather, making it perfect for fall and winter. It can work in spring evenings but is too heavy and rich for most summer conditions.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its commanding projection and complex, boozy-spicy aura are best for formal events or romantic evenings. Too bold and decadent for office or sporty settings but can elevate upscale casual occasions.

Encounter Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Its soft projection and intimate nature make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual evenings. Its boozy, warm spicy nature and poor longevity mean it's not ideal for the office or formal events, and it's definitely not a sport scent.