Iconic Statement Red vs Rose Taif
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Iconic Statement RedChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rose TaifChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Iconic Statement Red2/4
Rose Taif2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rose Taif
- Sillage & projection
- Rose Taif
- Value for money
- Iconic Statement Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iconic Statement Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iconic Statement RedReebokRose TaifJ'Elle Bulan ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 53%Had 6%Want 42%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Taif
SillageRose Taif
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIconic Statement RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
powdery70%
amber60%
balsamic50%
amber100%
woody65%
balsamic30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomelemiBergamot
Heart
CedarwoodFig TreeAmbroxan
Base
SandalwoodIncenseMusk
Top
BergamotCardamom
Heart
Turkish RoseWhite HoneyHeliotropeGeraniumSaffronClove
Base
MuscenoneKephalisCashmere WoodAmber XtremeSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanum
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Cedarwood and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall100
Winter83
Day86
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,480
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#45,980
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIconic Statement RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIconic Statement Red opens with cardamom and bergamot over a dry woody core, then settles into sandalwood, incense, musk, and a smooth ambery glow. It reads modern, spicy, and slightly powdery rather than sweet. This looks like a strong fit for men who want an easy woody spicy scent with a more dressed-up evening feel…
Reviews →Rose Taif by J'Elle Bulan Parfums captures the intensity of Arabian floral traditions. It balances a central Turkish rose with spiced cardamom and white honey, grounded by a dense, woody base. This unisex composition offers a modern, resinous take on a classic floral profile, ideal for those who prefer their scents wi…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Iconic Statement Red or Rose Taif?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Iconic Statement Red is rated 4.26/5 from 19 votes; Rose Taif is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Iconic Statement Red for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rose Taif for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Iconic Statement Red or Rose Taif?
Rose Taif lasts longest (Rose Taif 80/100, Iconic Statement Red 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iconic Statement Red or Rose Taif?
Rose Taif projects furthest (Rose Taif 75/100, Iconic Statement Red 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iconic Statement Red and Rose Taif smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Cedarwood and Sandalwood.
Is Iconic Statement Red or Rose Taif better for summer or winter?
Iconic Statement Red suits evening wear; Rose Taif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iconic Statement Red and Rose Taif?
Iconic Statement Red has top notes of Cardamom, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Fig Tree and Ambroxan, a base of Sandalwood, Incense and Musk. Rose Taif has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, White Honey, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Muscenone, Kephalis, Cashmere Wood and Amber Xtreme.
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