Enigma of Taif
Perfumer: Shinichiro Oba
Votes lean feminine
17 ratings
From your scent profile
Swiss Arabian Enigma of Taif opens with cardamom, plum and pink pepper and carries Taif rose and saffron at its heart, a sweet, spicy unisex scent.
Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.
How does it perform?
From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
100% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Oriental
- Powdery
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Oriental
PowderyWhat does Enigma of Taif smell like?
Those who rated it find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are not yet firm. Being unisex, it suits both women and men.
The opening pairs cardamom, plum and pink pepper into a fresh, fruity spice. In the heart, Taif rose, saffron, osmanthus and violet add a floral, powdery side. The base of vetiver, amber, oak wood and molasses sweetens the whole and leaves an oriental warmth.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cardamom
- Plum
- Pink pepper
First hours
- Frankincense
- Taif rose
- Saffron
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Amber
- Oak wood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 46%Autumn
- 46%Spring
- 8%Winter
Autumn
Spring
Winter- Nighttime27%
- Casual23%
- Evening23%
- Daytime18%
- Office9%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026