What Is Parfums Vintage Enigmatic Man a Dupe Of?

Parfums Vintage Enigmatic Man is a clone of Escada Magnetism for Men. The men's edition is the important detail here. This is a spicy, woody and balsamic comparison, rather than a pairing with the separate women's Magnetism Eau de Parfum that shares part of the name.

The note connection

Enigmatic Man lists pepper, tolu balsam and saffron at the top. Jasmine, cedar and amber follow, with sandalwood, vanilla, leather and musk in the base. Taken together, those notes point toward warmth and spice with a woody background, rather than a fruit-led fresh fragrance.

Magnetism for Men is the reference to use when deciding whether this is the style you want. The women's Magnetism has a very different identity, so a listing that just says Magnetism can easily send your comparison in the wrong direction. We'd check the full name before ordering either a sample or a bottle.

How we'd choose

We'd put Enigmatic Man on a shortlist if pepper, saffron and balsamic sweetness sound more appealing than a bright citrus opening. The leather and cedar are worth paying attention to as well. They give you a more complete idea of the intended fragrance than focusing on vanilla alone.

For a comparison with an older fragrance, the condition of a reference sample matters. We'd rather judge Enigmatic Man against a clearly identified sample than assume a remembered scent or an unlabelled decant is a reliable benchmark. Enjoying it as its own fragrance can still be a good reason to choose it.

Check the edition

The intended original is Escada Magnetism for Men Eau de Toilette from 2004. It is separate from Magnetism for women, and the Parfums Vintage fragrance is Enigmatic Man despite the spelling variation in the maker's product-page address.

Before buying a bottle

Start with a sample if you can, then compare the exact edition and bottle size in the current listings. Explore Parfums Vintage Enigmatic Man and Escada Magnetism for Men for the catalog details and available buying options.