Question 1

What's the difference between Frangipani and Ta'if?

Accepted Answer

Frangipani is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ormonde Jayne (2003) dominated by Floral accords. Ta'if is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ormonde Jayne (2004) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 3 accords: Floral, Sweet, Yellow Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Frangipani or Ta'if?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Frangipani scores 3.91/5 vs Ta'if at 4.05/5. Frangipani's standout strength: Excellently crafted with elegant floral composition. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Frangipani and Ta'if smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Floral, Sweet, Yellow Floral, Amber. Frangipani: Ormonde Jayne Frangipani is a well-crafted, fresh floral that disappoints those seeking an authentic frangipani/plumeria scent.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Frangipani or Ta'if?

Accepted Answer

Frangipani: Poor longevity - fades quickly despite strong initial projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Frangipani vs Ta'if?

Accepted Answer

Frangipani scores highest for summer wear; Ta'if scores highest for all seasons wear. Frangipani leans daytime, Ta'if leans daytime.

Frangipani vs Ta'if

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Frangipani (11)

Unique to Ta'if (8)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Frangipani

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Attribute	Frangipani	Ta'if
Brand	Ormonde Jayne	Ormonde Jayne
Year	2003	2004
Rating	3.91	4.05
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	9