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    Side by side

    Sarmassa vs. Enigma

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Enigma wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sarmassa vs. Enigma
    SarmassaEnigma
    Launched20122013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerIrina Burlakova
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sarmassa

    Woody
    Citrus
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Honey

    Enigma

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CedarOrangeLemon
    StyraxLilacAldehydes
    Heart
    VanillaSpicy NotesHoneyAmber
    Candle waxCloveFreesiaJasmine AbsoluteMay rose absolute
    Base
    Musk
    FrankincenseSiam BenzoinSpanish cistus absoluteAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouliVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sarmassa vs. Enigma
    SarmassaEnigma
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sarmassa is that rare scent that manages to smell both rustic and refined at the same time. The cedar-citrus opening is honest, the honey-vanilla heart is cozy without being cloying, and the talcum.Sarmassa
    If you want something clean and soapy, look elsewhere. Enigma is dense, smoky, and unapologetically resinous, built around frank incense that resurfaces throughout its long drydown.Enigma