Fragrance comparison

Enigma of Taif vs Rifaaqat

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,623 ratings analysed

4 wins

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #5,040 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Rifaaqat

PARIS CORNER

4.302,544 votes

Rank #690 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma of Taif takes 4 of 7 categories.

Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rifaaqat
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Enigma of Taif4/7

Rifaaqat3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Enigma of TaifSwiss Arabian

RifaaqatPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 1%Want 79%

4.30/ 5 · 2,544 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 34%

Category winnerRifaaqatRating 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

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

2,544 votes

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEnigma of Taif

SillageEnigma of Taif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRifaaqatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic

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 45 minutes

Black PepperelemiPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

OlibanumSaffron

Base6 to 9 hours

VanillaCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, elemi and Saffron. Durations are only published for Rifaaqat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall94

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring27

Summer8

Fall89

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

Men34

Unisex56

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,040

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerRifaaqatHigher 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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Rifaaqat by PARIS CORNER is a spicy amber fragrance launched in 2023 that centers on warm resins and dark sweetness. The scent begins with a biting burst of black pepper, pink pepper, and balsamic elemi resin. As the peppery opening calms, middle notes of olibanum and saffron bring an aromatic, smoky warmth. The dry-d…

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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 Rifaaqat?

Enigma of Taif takes 4 of 7 categories. Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes; Rifaaqat is rated 4.30/5 from 2,544 votes. Choose Enigma of Taif for a rose and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rifaaqat for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma of Taif or Rifaaqat?

Enigma of Taif lasts longest (Enigma of Taif 84/100, Rifaaqat 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma of Taif or Rifaaqat?

Enigma of Taif projects furthest (Enigma of Taif 70/100, Rifaaqat 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma of Taif and Rifaaqat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, elemi and Saffron.

Is Enigma of Taif or Rifaaqat 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; Rifaaqat suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma of Taif and Rifaaqat?

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. Rifaaqat has top notes of Black Pepper, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum and Saffron, a base of Vanilla and Cedarwood.