An Island vs Rose Taif
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
An IslandChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose TaifChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
An Island2/4
Rose Taif2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rose Taif
- Sillage & projection
- Rose Taif
- Value for money
- An Island
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- An Island
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
An IslandRisalaRose TaifJ'Elle Bulan ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.46/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 61%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Taif
SillageRose Taif
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAn IslandBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber92%
sweet84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
rose61%
amber100%
woody65%
balsamic30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaltMarine notes
Heart
Turkish RosePraline
Base
VanillaAmber XtremePatchouli
Top
BergamotCardamom
Heart
Turkish RoseWhite HoneyHeliotropeGeraniumSaffronClove
Base
MuscenoneKephalisCashmere WoodAmber XtremeSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanum
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Amber Xtreme and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,830
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,980
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAn IslandHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAn Island by Risala pairs salty marine notes with a sweet rose and praline heart, then settles into vanilla, amber, and patchouli. It reads more like a warm, dessert-leaning aquatic than a sharp fresh one. For shoppers, the appeal is that contrast. You get a breezy seaside opening, then a softer, sweeter dry-down that…
Reviews →Rose Taif by J'Elle Bulan Parfums captures the intensity of Arabian floral traditions. It balances a central Turkish rose with spiced cardamom and white honey, grounded by a dense, woody base. This unisex composition offers a modern, resinous take on a classic floral profile, ideal for those who prefer their scents wi…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, An Island or Rose Taif?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. An Island is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Rose Taif is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose An Island for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Taif for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, An Island or Rose Taif?
Rose Taif lasts longest (Rose Taif 80/100, An Island 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, An Island or Rose Taif?
Rose Taif projects furthest (Rose Taif 75/100, An Island 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do An Island and Rose Taif smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Amber Xtreme and Patchouli.
Is An Island or Rose Taif better for summer or winter?
An Island suits daytime wear; Rose Taif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in An Island and Rose Taif?
An Island has top notes of Salt and Marine notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Amber Xtreme and Patchouli. Rose Taif has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, White Honey, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Muscenone, Kephalis, Cashmere Wood and Amber Xtreme.
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