Fragrance comparison

Enigma of Taif vs Jour 9

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

5 wins

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #5,054 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Jour 9

Majouri

3.4624 votes

Rank #51,816 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma of Taif takes 5 of 5 categories.

Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jour 9
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Enigma of Taif5/5

Jour 90/5

Ratings & consensus: Enigma of Taif
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enigma of Taif
Sillage & projection: Enigma of Taif
Value for money: Enigma of Taif
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

Jour 9Majouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 1%Want 79%

3.46/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 59%

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

17%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityEnigma of Taif

SillageEnigma of Taif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEnigma of TaifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

floral92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

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

Top15 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperPlumMagnolia

Heart2 to 4 hours

SaffronOrris RootOsmanthus

Base4 to 8 hours

OudBenzoinLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Plum, Saffron and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Jour 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall94

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring33

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

Men7

Unisex86

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,054

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#51,816

PerfumerJennifer Jambon

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Jour 9 by Majouri is a woody spicy eau de parfum built around sweet plum, powdery orris root, and resinous oud. The opening pairs ripe plum with bright magnolia and a pinch of pink pepper, giving the initial spray a lush, fruity lift. As the perfume settles, saffron and osmanthus introduce a warm spicy warmth, while e…

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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 Jour 9?

Enigma of Taif takes 5 of 5 categories. Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes; Jour 9 is rated 3.46/5 from 24 votes. Choose Enigma of Taif for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jour 9 for a fruity and floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma of Taif or Jour 9?

Enigma of Taif lasts longest (Enigma of Taif 84/100, Jour 9 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma of Taif or Jour 9?

Enigma of Taif projects furthest (Enigma of Taif 70/100, Jour 9 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma of Taif and Jour 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Plum, Saffron and Osmanthus.

Is Enigma of Taif or Jour 9 better for summer or winter?

Enigma of Taif suits evening wear; Jour 9 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma of Taif and Jour 9?

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. Jour 9 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Plum and Magnolia, heart notes of Saffron, Orris Root and Osmanthus, a base of Oud, Benzoin and Labdanum.