Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Taif Aoud

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 547 ratings analysed

3 wins

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,199 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Taif Aoud

Roja Dove

4.22546 votes

Rank #576 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Taif Aoud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Formentera3/4

Taif Aoud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

Taif AoudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.22/ 5 · 546 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

63%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

230 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFormenteraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

rose100%

oud92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

aldehydic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

Taif RoseCassisJasmineGeraniumCloveYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskPatchouliIncenseLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men19

Unisex53

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#576

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerTaif AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

Reviews →

Taif Aoud opens with a bright, sparkling lift before settling into a polished rose and oud pairing that feels airy rather than heavy. The Taif rose is the star, joined by soft spice, incense and a musky, powdery base. It reads luxurious, smooth and slightly formal, but still wearable if you like refined rose oud scen…

Reviews →

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, Formentera or Taif Aoud?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories. Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Taif Aoud is rated 4.22/5 from 546 votes. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Taif Aoud for a rose and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Taif Aoud?

Formentera lasts longest (Formentera 100/100, Taif Aoud 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formentera or Taif Aoud?

Formentera projects furthest (Formentera 100/100, Taif Aoud 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera and Taif Aoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Formentera or Taif Aoud better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and Taif Aoud?

Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver. Taif Aoud has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Taif Rose, Cassis, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Musk and Patchouli.