Fragrance comparison

Nassak vs Enigma of Taif

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

Nassak

Thameen

3.91133 votes

Rank #5,329 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #4,715 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma of Taif takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nassak
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Nassak2/7

Enigma of Taif5/7

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

NassakThameen

Enigma of TaifSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

4.32/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 1%Want 79%

Category winnerEnigma of TaifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

116 votes

74%Love

13%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNassak

SillageNassak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value74

Category winnerEnigma of TaifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both rose, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Taif RoseSaffronPlumAmbergrisSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedarTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperelemiCardamomPlum

Heart

Taif RoseSaffronVioletOsmanthusOlibanum

Base

Oak TreeMolassesAmberLabdanumVetiver

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose, Saffron and Plum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer30

Fall100

Winter93

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer70

Fall94

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerEnigma of TaifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#4,715

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerEnigma of TaifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nassak is a dark rose and saffron scent with plum sweetness, dry woods, and a soft musky vanilla base. It opens rich and slightly sharp, then settles into a powdery rose-wood profile that many wearers find smoother and more wearable than heavier rose oud styles. It suits cool weather best and usually feels more dresse…

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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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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, Nassak or Enigma of Taif?

Enigma of Taif takes 5 of 7 categories. Nassak is rated 3.91/5 from 133 votes; Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes. Choose Nassak for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Enigma of Taif for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nassak or Enigma of Taif?

They last about the same: Nassak 85/100, Enigma of Taif 84/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nassak or Enigma of Taif?

Nassak projects furthest (Nassak 77/100, Enigma of Taif 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nassak and Enigma of Taif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Taif Rose, Saffron and Plum.

Is Nassak or Enigma of Taif better for summer or winter?

For summer, Enigma of Taif is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma of Taif is the stronger pick. Nassak suits evening wear; Enigma of Taif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nassak and Enigma of Taif?

Nassak features Taif Rose, Saffron, Plum, Ambergris and Sandalwood. 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.