Fragrance comparison

Enigma of Taif vs Saffron & Vanilla 2024

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

4 wins

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #5,027 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Saffron & Vanilla 2024

Proad

4.176 votes

Rank #47,947 Warm SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma of Taif takes 4 of 4 categories.

Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Saffron & Vanilla 2024
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Enigma of Taif4/4

Saffron & Vanilla 20240/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Saffron & Vanilla 2024Proad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 1%Want 79%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEnigma of Taif

SillageEnigma of Taif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value60

Category winnerEnigma of TaifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

leather84%

metallic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black PepperBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

SaffronCinnamonRose

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaOlibanumLeatherAmberelemi

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, elemi, Saffron and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Saffron & Vanilla 2024, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall94

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,027

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#47,947

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Saffron & Vanilla 2024 by Proad opens with a burst of black pepper and bright bergamot, leading quickly into a warm, spiced core. Saffron and cinnamon create an opulent, heated texture that is softened by a faint rose petal accent. As the perfume settles on skin, a rich foundation of vanilla, smooth leather, and golde…

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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 Saffron & Vanilla 2024?

Enigma of Taif takes 4 of 4 categories. Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes; Saffron & Vanilla 2024 is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Enigma of Taif for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Saffron & Vanilla 2024 for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma of Taif or Saffron & Vanilla 2024?

Enigma of Taif lasts longest (Enigma of Taif 84/100, Saffron & Vanilla 2024 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma of Taif or Saffron & Vanilla 2024?

Enigma of Taif projects furthest (Enigma of Taif 70/100, Saffron & Vanilla 2024 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma of Taif and Saffron & Vanilla 2024 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, elemi, Saffron and Olibanum.

Is Enigma of Taif or Saffron & Vanilla 2024 better for summer or winter?

Enigma of Taif suits evening wear; Saffron & Vanilla 2024 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma of Taif and Saffron & Vanilla 2024?

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. Saffron & Vanilla 2024 has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Olibanum, Leather and Amber.