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    Enigma vs. Imperial Arabia

    Enigma by Wajid Farah bottle

    Enigma

    Wajid Farah
    Eau de Parfum2014
    Very similar
    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. Imperial Arabia
    EnigmaImperial Arabia
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Enigma

    Amber
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Animalic
    Musky

    Imperial Arabia

    Amber
    Powdery
    Smoky
    Animalic
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Fruity
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RaspberryLeatherThyme
    GrapefruitLavender
    Heart
    Woody NotesSaffronFrankincense
    LeatherTobacco
    Base
    SuedeAmberJasmine
    OudAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Enigma vs. Imperial Arabia
    EnigmaImperial Arabia
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    It opens sweet, then turns sharp enough to startle. The leather-allspice heart isn't trying to charm you. If that sounds like your kind of conversation, Enigma delivers exactly that.Enigma
    The appeal here is simple: it delivers the full Arabian perfumery experience, the oud, the leather, the smoke, at a price that actually makes sense while designer houses keep charging more for less.Imperial Arabia

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Enigma vs. Imperial Arabia
    EnigmaImperial Arabia
    Best offer$19.91ecosmetics

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