Is Swiss Arabian Enigma of Taif a dupe of Rare Beauty Rare?
Rare EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Enigma of Taif EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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- Enigma of Taif
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Which Should You Buy?
This "clean girl gourmand" is a pleasant, comfy vanilla that's an easy reach. Don't expect groundbreaking originality; many say it's basically Burberry Goddess without the lavender. Performance can be a bit of a mixed bag - some find it lasting, others say it fades fast.
This Taif rose and amber creation is a powerful, polarising scent. Expect a battle for hearts and minds with this beast-mode, dark floral that some adore for its luxurious depth and others dismiss as a burnt tyre. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its gentle projection and comforting, sweet profile make it an excellent choice for casual wear and dates. While some find its performance strong, its generally softer nature allows for office wear, provided it's applied lightly. It's too sweet for formal settings and far too cloying for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its nuclear projection and lasting power, combined with its strong, dark rose and amber profile, make it entirely unsuitable for office or casual wear. It shines brightest on special occasions and dates where its luxurious, attention-grabbing aura can be appreciated without overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Pink Pepper
Adds cacao pod and caramel, drops amber and cardamom
Where to buy
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 9 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
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