9
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Noorolain Taif
feminine
Created by Alexandre Illan
Noorolain Taif by Thameen is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Noorolain Taif was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Alexandre Illan. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Coriander and Black Pepper; middle notes are Taif Rose, Turkish Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cashmere Wood and Amber. “It is the name given to the 60 carat pink diamond mounted in the Noorolain Tiara, created for the Iranian royal wedding in 1958 and designed for Empress Farah Pahlavi by Harry Winston. This inspired Thameen to aim to create the most beautiful scent to behold. The jewels of Baie rose pink peppers and their cousin’s coriander and black pepper create the surround for the central setting of Taif Rose, Jasmine and Turkish Rose. The triumvirate of florals mingle with the gilded base of Agarwood, Oriental and Cashmere wood. Mesmerising” — press release of the brand.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
71%
Win
88%
Spr
59%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
75%
Day
70%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
218 votes
4.22
Love it
11352%
Like it
6731%
OK
157%
Dislike
209%
Hate it
31%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 22 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Noorolain Taif by Thameen is praised as a beautifully rendered rose fragrance with excellent balance and depth, though it has a notably strong date note that divides opinion. The community recognizes it as a quality niche rose scent, though some find it less suitable for their personal preferences compared to alternatives like JHAG Lady Vengeance.
Strengths
- Complex and voluptuous rose composition
- Well-balanced with grounding notes (patchouli, vanilla) that prevent it from being one-dimensional
- Dark, deep, and sophisticated scent profile
- Underrated and deserves more recognition in the community
Weaknesses
- Strong date note that not everyone enjoys
- Patchouli may overpower for some noses
- Can be polarizing due to its specific rose character
Best for
Winter wearEvening and special occasionsRose fragrance enthusiasts seeking complexity
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
