Fragrance comparison

Enigma of Taif vs Stallion Leather

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 262 ratings analysed

7 wins

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #4,693 RoseAmber

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Stallion Leather

Carolina Herrera

4.18183 votes

Rank #6,047 LeatherAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma of Taif takes 7 of 7 categories.

Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Stallion Leather
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Enigma of Taif7/7

Stallion Leather0/7

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

Stallion LeatherCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 1%Want 79%

4.18/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 65%

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

56%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

183 votes

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEnigma of Taif

SillageEnigma of Taif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value31

Category winnerEnigma of TaifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

leather100%

amber92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

LeatherGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOsmanthus

Base8-12 hrs

OlibanumLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Olibanum and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Stallion Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall94

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring38

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

Men64

Unisex28

Women7

Date 42%Party 33%Casual 14%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,693

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#6,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

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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Carolina Herrera Stallion Leather opens with an immediate punch of fresh ginger over dark, polished leather. It hits with serious force. You get the crisp snap of spicy root right alongside a deep, smoky hide note that smells like a handcrafted saddle. Within thirty minutes, sweet osmanthus and creamy jasmine emerge t…

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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 Stallion Leather?

Enigma of Taif takes 7 of 7 categories. Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes; Stallion Leather is rated 4.18/5 from 183 votes. Choose Enigma of Taif for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Stallion Leather for a leather and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enigma of Taif or Stallion Leather?

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

Which projects more, Enigma of Taif or Stallion Leather?

Enigma of Taif projects furthest (Enigma of Taif 70/100, Stallion Leather 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma of Taif and Stallion Leather smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Olibanum and Labdanum.

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

What are the notes in Enigma of Taif and Stallion Leather?

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. Stallion Leather has top notes of Leather and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Olibanum, Labdanum and Patchouli.