Enigma of Taif by Swiss Arabian Review: Notes, Profile & Where to Buy
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Enigma of Taif by Swiss Arabian is one of MAPERFUME's best-selling fragrances, and once you see the note breakdown it's easy to understand why. Here's the full scent profile, the dupe conversation around it (if there is one), and where to buy it.
Enigma of Taif — Notes & Scent Profile
- Top Notes: Cardamom, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Elemi, Plum
- Middle Notes: Taif Rose, Saffron, Violet, Olibanum, Osmanthus
- Base Notes: Oakwood, Molasses, Vetiver, Amber, Labdanum
A bold, sensual rose fragrance — a spiced cardamom-pepper-plum opening softens into a Taif rose heart layered with saffron, violet and osmanthus, then settles into a warm, smoky base of oakwood, molasses, vetiver and labdanum.
Composed by perfumer Shinichiro Oba; a 2025 release built around the prized Taif rose.
Is Enigma of Taif a Dupe?
Enigma of Taif is not marketed as a dupe of any specific designer or niche fragrance — it's presented as an original composition in its own right.
Performance & Best For
As a 100ml Extrait de Parfum, this is built for real wear, not just a light spritz.
Best for: Rose lovers who want the note done in a bold, spiced, oud-adjacent style rather than a soft, powdery one.
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Where to Buy Enigma of Taif
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Final Thoughts
Enigma of Taif earns its spot as one of our top sellers by delivering a genuinely well-built scent at an accessible price. If the notes above sound like your style, it's worth adding to your rotation.
