Enigma of Taif by Swiss Arabian is a unisex perfume extract centred around the rose renowned in the city of Taif. Its fruity, floral and woody profile is complemented by spices, incense tones and a darkly sweet base. The fragrance is intended for both women and men.

Scent and Composition

The composition was created by perfumer Shinichiro Oba and launched in 2025. It belongs to the Cities Collection, a collection founded in 2023.

• Top notes: cardamom, black pepper, pink pepper, elemi and plum.
• Heart notes: Taif rose, saffron, violet, olibanum and osmanthus.
• Base notes: oakwood, molasses, vetiver, amber and labdanum.
• Concentration: Extrait de Parfum.
• Fragrance family: fruity, floral and woody.

Molasses creates a darkly sweet, syrupy accord in the base. According to the manufacturer, the dry-down is warm and smoky.

If you are looking for a rose composition with spices and a darkly sweet base, you will find these elements in the concentrated form of a perfume extract.

Application

Enigma of Taif comes in spray form.

Packaging

• Volume: 100 ml.
• Bottle material: glass.
• The bottle is adorned with a gold plaque featuring a city motif.
• The cap is gold-toned with a decorated neck.
• Country of manufacture: United Arab Emirates.

You receive 100 ml of fragrance in a glass bottle whose golden details reference the city motif of the collection.

About the Brand

Swiss Arabian was founded in 1974 by Yemeni perfumer Hussein Adam Ali. The brand was established as the first perfume house in the United Arab Emirates, and its first manufacturing company was founded in collaboration with Givaudan. Its philosophy connects Arabic fragrance motifs with Swiss technique and innovation.

You are choosing a brand whose identity is built on the combination of Arabic perfume motifs and a Swiss technical approach.