Fragrance comparison

Enigma of Taif vs Eternity Summer 2017

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 179 ratings analysed

7 wins

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #5,030 RoseAmber

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Eternity Summer 2017

Calvin Klein

4.00100 votes

Rank #29,341 FloralAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma of Taif takes 7 of 7 categories.

Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Eternity Summer 2017
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Enigma of Taif7/7

Eternity Summer 20170/7

Ratings & consensus: Enigma of Taif
Community sentiment: Enigma of Taif
Longevity: Enigma of Taif
Sillage & projection: Enigma of Taif
Value for money: Enigma of Taif
Versatility: Enigma of Taif
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Enigma of Taif

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Enigma of TaifSwiss Arabian

Eternity Summer 2017Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 1%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

Category winnerEnigma of TaifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

13%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

39%Love

41%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEnigma of Taif

SillageEnigma of Taif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value62

Category winnerEnigma of TaifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

floral100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperelemiCardamomPlum

Heart

Taif RoseSaffronVioletOsmanthusOlibanum

Base

Oak TreeMolassesAmberLabdanumVetiver

Top30 to 60 minutes

Desert RoseBergamotStar Anise

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water NotesOsmanthusSaffron

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskSandalwoodVetiverOlibanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Osmanthus, Olibanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Eternity Summer 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall94

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring45

Summer100

Fall20

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,030

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#29,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnigma of TaifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma of Taif is a deep, resinous rose scent built on a foundation of molasses and woods. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, balancing a sharp, spicy opening with a dark and syrupy floral heart. It lingers on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for formal evening events or intimate settings w…

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Eternity Summer 2017 by Calvin Klein brings a crisp, sunlit balance of floral and aquatic elements designed for hot weather. The opening pairs sharp bergamot with sweet star anise and dry desert rose. This leads into an airy heart where cool water notes mingle with apricot-tinged osmanthus and warm saffron. A clean fo…

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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, Enigma of Taif or Eternity Summer 2017?

Enigma of Taif takes 7 of 7 categories. Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes; Eternity Summer 2017 is rated 4.00/5 from 100 votes. Choose Enigma of Taif for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Eternity Summer 2017 for a floral and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma of Taif or Eternity Summer 2017?

Enigma of Taif lasts longest (Enigma of Taif 84/100, Eternity Summer 2017 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma of Taif or Eternity Summer 2017?

Enigma of Taif projects furthest (Enigma of Taif 70/100, Eternity Summer 2017 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma of Taif and Eternity Summer 2017 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Osmanthus, Olibanum and Vetiver.

Is Enigma of Taif or Eternity Summer 2017 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity Summer 2017 is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma of Taif is the stronger pick. Enigma of Taif suits evening wear; Eternity Summer 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma of Taif and Eternity Summer 2017?

Enigma of Taif has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, elemi and Cardamom, heart notes of Taif Rose, Saffron, Violet and Osmanthus, a base of Oak Tree, Molasses, Amber and Labdanum. Eternity Summer 2017 has top notes of Desert Rose, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Water Notes, Osmanthus and Saffron, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Olibanum.