Fragrance comparison

Enigma of Taif vs Lelas Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #4,716 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Lelas Noir

LELAS

5.001 votes

Rank #53,876 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lelas Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Enigma of Taif2/4

Lelas Noir2/4

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

Lelas NoirLELAS

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 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEnigma of Taif

SillageLelas Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLelas NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

patchouli72%

rose58%

vanilla44%

earthy30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and rose

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronRose

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaPatchouli

Base6-10 hrs

Oak Treedark woodsy notesWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Oak Tree. Durations are only published for Lelas Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall94

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 17%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,716

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#53,876

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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Lelas Noir by LELAS delivers a dark, brooding mix of dry spices and dense timber. Do not overspray this. The saffron hits immediately alongside a velvety dark rose, cutting through the initial alcohol burst within seconds. As the floral sharpness recedes, an earthy patchouli anchors a bittersweet vanilla heart. It is …

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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 Lelas Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes; Lelas Noir 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 Lelas Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma of Taif or Lelas Noir?

Enigma of Taif lasts longest (Enigma of Taif 84/100, Lelas Noir 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma of Taif or Lelas Noir?

Lelas Noir projects furthest (Lelas Noir 75/100, Enigma of Taif 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma of Taif and Lelas Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron and Oak Tree.

Is Enigma of Taif or Lelas Noir better for summer or winter?

Enigma of Taif suits evening wear; Lelas Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma of Taif and Lelas Noir?

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. Lelas Noir has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Vanilla and Patchouli, a base of Oak Tree, dark woodsy notes and Woodsy Notes.