Is Pearl Fragrances Enigma a dupe of Roja Parfums Enigma Pour Homme?
Enigma Pour Homme Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Enigma Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Enigma Pour Homme
- Enigma
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Pearl Fragrances leans hard into the boozy-cola signature that made Roja's Enigma famous, dialling the heliotrope-and-vanilla sweetness up loud. What's missing is the real cognac-tobacco depth of the original - here it settles quickly into a simpler, sweeter vanilla musk.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
36%
vs
44%
Benzoin
35%
vs
32%
Bergamot
32%
vs
39%
Patchouli
27%
vs
23%
Tobacco
27%
vs
61%
Jasmine
20%
vs
38%
Heliotrope
61%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A sweet, boozy oriental composition suits cold weather where its warmth and sweetness feel inviting rather than cloying.
Occasions
The indulgent, sweet-boozy character suits date nights and formal evenings far more than daytime office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Benzoin, Vanilla, Patchouli
Adds heliotrope, drops cognac and ginger
Where to buy
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