Swiss Arabian 2025 EDP

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Enigma of Taif

by Shinichiro Oba

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Swiss Arabian Enigma of Taif is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Shinichiro Oba. Enigma of Taif opens with Pepper, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Taif Rose, Violet, Osmanthus, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Oak, Molasses, Amber, and Vetiver. Swiss Arabian's Enigma of Taif carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (DM WATER), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, LIMONENE, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, PINENE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LINALYL ACETATE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, CEDRUS ATLANTICA OIL/ EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, GERANYL ACETATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, TERPINEOL, TERPINOLENE, CITRAL, EUGENOL, ROSE KETONES, ROSE FLOWER OIL/EXTRACT, BENZALDEHYDE, ALPHA-TERPINENE, CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL, CINNAMAL, DIMETHYL, PHENETHYL ACETATE, ISOEUGENOL, CAMPHOR, SANTALOL, CI 19140

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Enigma of Taif opens with a bold, spicy kick of pepper and cardamom, quickly melting into a rich, jammy Taif rose at its heart. This deep floral is entwined with the opulent warmth of saffron and frankincense, before settling into a luxurious base of sticky molasses, earthy oak, and dark, resinous amber. It's a complex, evolving scent where sweetness and spice meet a profound woody depth.

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Where to buy

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml) 1 offer
The Fragrance Shop Delivers to the United States from the United Kingdom $29.58/fl oz (£75.00)- ≈$100(£75.00) Buy → Delivers to the United States from the United Kingdom

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