Fragrance comparison

Enigma of Taif vs Nassak

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

5 wins

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #4,716 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Nassak

Thameen

3.91133 votes

Rank #5,331 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma of Taif takes 5 of 7 categories.

Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Nassak
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Enigma of Taif5/7

Nassak2/7

Ratings & consensus: Enigma of Taif
Community sentiment: Enigma of Taif
Longevity: Nassak
Sillage & projection: Nassak
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

NassakThameen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 1%Want 79%

3.91/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

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

50%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNassak

SillageNassak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value65

Category winnerEnigma of TaifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both rose, warm spicy and 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

Notes

Taif RoseSaffronPlumAmbergrisSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedarTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPlum, Taif Rose and Saffron. 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

Spring33

Summer30

Fall100

Winter93

Day53

Night100

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,716

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#5,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Nassak is a dark rose and saffron scent with plum sweetness, dry woods, and a soft musky vanilla base. It opens rich and slightly sharp, then settles into a powdery rose-wood profile that many wearers find smoother and more wearable than heavier rose oud styles. It suits cool weather best and usually feels more dresse…

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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 Nassak?

Enigma of Taif takes 5 of 7 categories. Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes; Nassak is rated 3.91/5 from 133 votes. Choose Enigma of Taif for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Nassak for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma of Taif or Nassak?

They last about the same: Nassak 85/100, Enigma of Taif 84/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Enigma of Taif or Nassak?

Nassak projects furthest (Nassak 77/100, Enigma of Taif 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma of Taif and Nassak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Plum, Taif Rose and Saffron.

Is Enigma of Taif or Nassak better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Enigma of Taif and Nassak?

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. Nassak features Taif Rose, Saffron, Plum, Ambergris and Sandalwood.