Ta'if by Ormonde Jayne
Brand: Ormonde Jayne
Concentration: Parfum
Scent overview
Pink pepper, saffron and dates over rose, freesia, orange blossom and jasmine, resting on vanilla, broom and amber.
Is Ta'if worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pink pepper, saffron and dates, rose and freesia at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and broom.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Suits fewer seasons and occasions than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 68, versatility 67, layerability 71 and value 68, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and fall, for dates and evenings. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Parfum · Introduced 2004 · Unisex
Key accords: Pink Pepper, Saffron, Dates, Rose, Freesia, Orange Blossom Absolute
Top Notes
- Pink Pepper
- Saffron
- Dates
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: Date, Evening
Seasons: Spring, Fall
Fragrance overview
Ta'if by Ormonde Jayne belongs to the floral fragrance family. Pink pepper, saffron and dates over rose, freesia, orange blossom and jasmine, resting on vanilla, broom and amber. Ta'if opens with Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Dates. The heart brings Rose, Freesia, Orange Blossom Absolute, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vanilla, Broom, and Amber.
How to wear Ta'if
On skin, Ta'if by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for date and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply Ta'if first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Ta'if : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Ta'if opens with Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Dates.
The heart brings Rose, Freesia, Orange Blossom Absolute, and Jasmine.
It dries down to Vanilla, Broom, and Amber.
What to layer with Ta'if
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, freesia, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Ta'if first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ta'if : 2 sprays CK One
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and amber.
Order: Apply Ta'if first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ta'if : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and amber.
Order: Apply Ta'if first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ta'if : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Wool by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, saffron, and amber.
Order: Apply Ta'if first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wool on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ta'if : 2 sprays Wool
Bergamot by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and amber.
Order: Apply Ta'if first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ta'if : 2 sprays Bergamot
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 37/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this floral scent, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Ta'if first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ta'if : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Amber Oud Gold Edition Extreme by Al Haramain
Not Recommended · 39/99
Amber Oud Gold Edition Extreme has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Amber Oud Gold Edition Extreme brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent, and they share jasmine, vanilla, and amber.
Order: Apply Ta'if first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Gold Edition Extreme on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ta'if : 1 spray Amber Oud Gold Edition Extreme
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include rose, freesia, and jasmine.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include jasmine and amber.
- Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out — Both include vanilla and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Ta'if?
Ta'if opens with Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Dates. The heart brings Rose, Freesia, Orange Blossom Absolute, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vanilla, Broom, and Amber.
How long does Ta'if last, and how strong is it?
Ta'if by Ormonde Jayne has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Ta'if?
It's best in spring and fall. It suits date and evening.
What layers well with Ta'if?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, freesia, and jasmine. Apply Ta'if first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Ta'if : 2 sprays CK One.
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