Fragrance comparison

Virgin vs Enigma of Taif

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Virgin

G Parfums

3.7020 votes

Rank #50,031 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Enigma of Taif

Swiss Arabian

4.3279 votes

Rank #4,726 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma of Taif takes 5 of 5 categories.

Virgin
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Enigma of Taif
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Virgin0/5

Enigma of Taif5/5

Ratings & consensus: Enigma of Taif
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enigma of Taif
Sillage & projection: Enigma of Taif
Value for money: Enigma of Taif
Versatility: Not scored
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

VirginG Parfums

Enigma of TaifSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 68%

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

30%Love

30%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

74%Love

13%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityEnigma of Taif

SillageEnigma of Taif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value74

Category winnerEnigma of TaifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Whipped CreamMuskCedarRoseCardamomPink PepperLemonPlumVioletAmberFruits

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperelemiCardamomPlum

Heart

Taif RoseSaffronVioletOsmanthusOlibanum

Base

Oak TreeMolassesAmberLabdanumVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Plum and Violet. Durations are only published for Virgin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer70

Fall94

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 39%Work 31%Date 21%Party 8%

Men18

Unisex68

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,031

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,726

PerfumerShinichiro Oba

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerEnigma of TaifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virgin by G Parfums opens with a curious clash between zesty lemon, crisp pink pepper, and sweet whipped cream. Oleg Grabchuk built this scent around an unusual lactonic musk architecture that feels cozy yet strangely airy. As the peppery top notes evaporate, subtle purple violet petals and hints of soft rose emerge t…

Reviews →

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…

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, Virgin or Enigma of Taif?

Enigma of Taif takes 5 of 5 categories. Virgin is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes; Enigma of Taif is rated 4.32/5 from 79 votes. Choose Virgin for a sweet and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Enigma of Taif for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Virgin or Enigma of Taif?

Enigma of Taif lasts longest (Enigma of Taif 84/100, Virgin 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virgin or Enigma of Taif?

Enigma of Taif projects furthest (Enigma of Taif 70/100, Virgin 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virgin and Enigma of Taif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Plum and Violet.

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

Virgin suits daytime wear; Enigma of Taif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virgin and Enigma of Taif?

Virgin features Whipped Cream, Musk, Cedar, Rose and Cardamom. 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.