Enigma
Wajid FarahEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Enigma vs. Imperial Arabia
Is Enigma better than Imperial Arabia?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberLeather
amberoudpowderyanimalic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Enigma and Imperial Arabia?
| Enigma | Imperial Arabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Enigma and Imperial Arabia smell?
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
What notes do Enigma and Imperial Arabia share?
Top
RaspberryLeatherThyme
GrapefruitLavender
Heart
Woody NotesSaffronFrankincense
LeatherTobacco
Base
SuedeAmberJasmine
OudAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Amber
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Lavender
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Enigma and Imperial Arabia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Enigma or Imperial Arabia?
| Enigma | Imperial Arabia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Enigma and Imperial Arabia?
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
Where to buy Enigma and Imperial Arabia
| Enigma | Imperial Arabia | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $13.95fragranceshop |
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