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    Enigma vs. Roja 51

    Enigma by Roja Dove bottle

    Enigma

    Roja Dove
    Parfum2013
    Very similar
    Roja 51 by Roja Parfums bottle

    Roja 51

    Roja Parfums
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Enigma vs. Roja 51
    EnigmaRoja 51
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20132015
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerRoja DoveRoja Dove
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Enigma

    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Sweet
    Floral
    Rose
    Fruity
    Yellow Floral

    Roja 51

    White Floral
    Sweet
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Yellow Floral
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotPeachNeroli
    Bergamot
    Heart
    RoseHeliotropeYlang-YlangJasmineGeranium
    RaspberryJasmineLily of the ValleyGardeniaRoseOrange BlossomTuberoseYlang-Ylang
    Base
    Orris RootVanillaMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouli
    VanillaStar AniseBenzoinCashmere WoodCinnamonIrisCloveSandalwoodViolet LeafPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Enigma vs. Roja 51
    EnigmaRoja 51
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    What you're getting is the velvety warmth of a powdery floral that works. The orris is impeccable, the peach note behaves well, the base warm and distinctive. A fragrance worth owning.Enigma
    This is maximalist white floral done with absolute conviction. Eight heart notes, a creamy vanilla base, and not a single apology. If you've ever wanted to smell like an armful of gardenia that's.Roja 51

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Enigma vs. Roja 51
    EnigmaRoja 51
    3.4 oz$199.49fragrancenet

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