Enigma Pour Homme

6 reseñas

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• oscarsh86

  January 20, 2016

  

  Review of the Eau de Parfum version, distinct from the Parfum. On the opening, I notice a slightly animalic and somewhat dirty scent, only at the very beginning. The dry-down smells of cognac, tobacco, vanilla, and a base of jasmine. At times it reminds me of Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille, but tipsy and with more nuances. It also smells like Coca-Cola. The performance isn’t good; it doesn’t last long and the projection fades quickly. It has a brutal markup and isn’t worth the cost. It smells good and you can tell it’s quality, but the scent doesn’t convince me. Only for fresh climates and special occasions.

• uhm

  November 19, 2017

  

  Yes, it’s me, and I’m going to speak well of an ultra-expensive perfume. I don’t justify the prices, especially when it used to cost less (the raw materials story doesn’t wash), but I admit it stands out for not having accords that remind me of others. Its strength is the liquor note, which isn’t realistic but looks very cool. It smells like cognac and sometimes gives a licorice nuance. Along with vanilla and benzoin, they form a sweet ensemble, but tobacco, pepper, and ginger counterbalance that sweetness with dry and spicy nuances. It also has fresh tones that last almost all day, helping that original and unobtrusive effect. It’s not a whirlwind of phases; the spicy counterpoint fades a bit as it dries, but it doesn’t become cloying. People say it doesn’t last, but my old 100ml EDP bottle lasted a fortune to me—easily over 12 hours. It’s not a projection monster, but it’s not lacking either. I received compliments shortly after applying it once.

• Greenwich72

  January 23, 2019

  

  Well, to me this perfume smells exactly like Coca-Cola. I’m certainly not spending a fortune on a bottle, no thanks.

• ngarcia

  October 31, 2019

  

  The notes I took and why I discarded it: If I didn’t know it was by Roja Dove and didn’t have the strength, I wouldn’t have considered it. It smells different, yes, like Coca-Cola, but why would it smell like cola? It’s not sophisticated, elegant, magical, or sexy. It’s different and performs incredibly well. I see it as a nightwear for spring/autumn; it lacks freshness for summer and warmth for very cold climates.

• Carcanuelo

  February 25, 2023

  

  I don’t know what Coca-Cola they’re selling out there, but saying Enigma smells like that soft drink is like saying cola contains cognac, jasmine, and natural vanilla instead of sugar. I doubt it, but I’d love to know where they buy those colas so I don’t have to fork out the fortune this perfume costs. It smells more like Coca-Cola Danger straight from the bottle, but beyond that, Enigma is a great perfume—elegant and seductive. It blends fresh notes like neroli with mature ones, such as a present cognac and a dry tobacco leaf, making it evolve from light to slightly dark. It seems to have a life of its own. Perfumistically, it’s a masterpiece, and I compare its elegant/seductive function to The Tragedy of Lord George by Penhaligon. Better suited for autumn and winter, though with controlled sprays, it works for spring. Extremely expensive, but that’s another story.

• Carcanuelo

  November 3, 2023

  

  Xavaman, beware of natural ingredients versus synthetic accords; do you think Dior Homme or Alexandria II actually use real oud? Does Creed truly use ambergris? It’s often just marketing with imperceptible traces. We’re talking about perfumes where a single ingredient defines the scent: heliotrope replaces natural vanilla and forms part of ambergris, yet there are natural vanillas that truly make a difference. Don’t confuse oud with agarwood, which is uninfected wood and much cheaper.