Ta'if vs Valentina Rosa Assoluto
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Valentina Rosa Assoluto takes 4 of 7 categories.
Ta'ifChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Valentina Rosa AssolutoChoose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ta'if3/7
Valentina Rosa Assoluto4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ta'if
- Community sentiment
- Ta'if
- Longevity
- Valentina Rosa Assoluto
- Sillage & projection
- Valentina Rosa Assoluto
- Value for money
- Valentina Rosa Assoluto
- Versatility
- Valentina Rosa Assoluto
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ta'if
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ta'ifOrmonde JayneValentina Rosa AssolutoValentinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 1,068 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%
Category winnerTa'ifRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
1,068 votes
30%Love
44%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
194 votes
Category winnerTa'ifMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityValentina Rosa Assoluto
SillageValentina Rosa Assoluto
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerValentina Rosa AssolutoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
rose92%
soft spicy84%
white floral77%
floral69%
amber61%
rose100%
sweet88%
woody77%
warm spicy65%
fruity53%
patchouli42%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both rose and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperDatesSaffron
Heart
Taif RoseFreesiaJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
AmberBroom
Top20-30 mins
RaspberrySaffronTaif Rose
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseBulgarian RoseOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
Woodsy NotesPralinePatchouli
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Taif Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Valentina Rosa Assoluto, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer42
Fall90
Winter100
Day96
Night100
Category winnerValentina Rosa AssolutoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,529
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews103
Overall rank#9,154
PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerTa'ifHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGeza Schoen built Ta'if around a crisp, peppered rose lifted by sweet date fruit and warm saffron. Rather than heavy syrup, it wears with an airy, bright lift that thrives during cool spring evenings or formal dinners. The amber base anchors the floral weight without turning dusty.
Reviews →Valentina Rosa Assoluto by Valentino takes the classic floral profile of the original Valentina line and plunges it into rich, evening territory. Built around deep Taif rose, tart raspberry, and warm saffron, this fragrance opens with a bold, velvety burst that feels closer to Middle Eastern perfumery than typical fre…
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, Ta'if or Valentina Rosa Assoluto?
Valentina Rosa Assoluto takes 4 of 7 categories. Ta'if is rated 4.04/5 from 1,068 votes; Valentina Rosa Assoluto is rated 3.87/5 from 194 votes. Choose Ta'if for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Valentina Rosa Assoluto for a rose and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ta'if or Valentina Rosa Assoluto?
Valentina Rosa Assoluto lasts longest (Valentina Rosa Assoluto 68/100, Ta'if 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ta'if or Valentina Rosa Assoluto?
Valentina Rosa Assoluto projects furthest (Valentina Rosa Assoluto 68/100, Ta'if 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ta'if and Valentina Rosa Assoluto smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Taif Rose and Orange Blossom.
Is Ta'if or Valentina Rosa Assoluto better for summer or winter?
For summer, Valentina Rosa Assoluto is the stronger pick. For winter, Valentina Rosa Assoluto is the stronger pick. Valentina Rosa Assoluto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ta'if and Valentina Rosa Assoluto?
Ta'if has top notes of Pink Pepper, Dates and Saffron, heart notes of Taif Rose, Freesia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber and Broom. Valentina Rosa Assoluto has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Taif Rose, heart notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes, Praline and Patchouli.
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