Oriflame 2008 EDP

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Enigma

by Bernard Ellena

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Oriflame Enigma is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Bernard Ellena. Enigma opens with Peach Blossom, Freesia, and Peach, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Oriflame's Enigma carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Enigma is a genuinely divisive scent - some find it a mysterious, dark powerhouse, others a fleeting disappointment. Skip the blind buy, this one is a truly love-it-or-hate-it affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
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Enigma Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and dark, sensual character make it unsuitable for daily office wear but perfect for dates and formal evening events. The prominent patchouli and amber give it a rich warmth best suited for colder weather occasions rather than casual daytime activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Enigma opens with a subtle flirtation of peach and freesia, quickly drawing you into its floral core where romantic rose and heady jasmine bloom. The journey deepens into a warm, powdery embrace of orchid, sandalwood, and patchouli, underpinned by a smooth, sweet vanilla and tonka bean drydown. It's a rich, enveloping scent that feels both classic and intriguing.

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