Fragrance comparison

Enigma of Taif vs Il Velo di Maia

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

2 wins

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #4,602 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma of Taif takes 2 of 3 categories.

Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Enigma of Taif2/3

Il Velo di Maia1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enigma of Taif
Sillage & projection: Il Velo di Maia
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 1%Want 79%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEnigma of Taif

SillageIl Velo di Maia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Violet, Olibanum and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall94

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,602

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

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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Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Enigma of Taif or Il Velo di Maia?

Enigma of Taif takes 2 of 3 categories. Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes; Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Enigma of Taif for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma of Taif or Il Velo di Maia?

Enigma of Taif lasts longest (Enigma of Taif 84/100, Il Velo di Maia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma of Taif or Il Velo di Maia?

Il Velo di Maia projects furthest (Il Velo di Maia 75/100, Enigma of Taif 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma of Taif and Il Velo di Maia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Violet, Olibanum and Amber.

Is Enigma of Taif or Il Velo di Maia better for summer or winter?

Enigma of Taif suits evening wear; Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma of Taif and Il Velo di Maia?

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. Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber.