TAIF 05 – Saffron, Incense, Sandalwood, and Vanilla Fragrance (75ml)

TAIF 05, a saffron and incense fragrance with an enveloping warmth.

TAIF 05 is a saffron and incense fragrance. It opens lightly with a touch of bergamot, after which saffron takes center stage. This rare spice—one of the most expensive in the world—adds a warm, golden quality that few fragrances dare to place at their heart.

Then, incense joins the saffron. This ingredient, used for centuries in the Gulf, adds a warm, smoky note. Thus, the saffron-incense duo becomes the true heart of TAIF 05—spicier than it is floral.

The three-stage olfactory structure

• Top: bergamot, fleeting and bright.
• Heart: saffron and incense, an unusual spicy and smoky duo.
• Base: sandalwood and vanilla, for a creamy, long-lasting foundation.

A spicier version of sandalwood

The 75ml size is suitable for daily wear. However, this profile differs from TAIF 01, another fragrance featuring sandalwood and bergamot. While TAIF 01 remains understated, TAIF 05 leans into a spicier character, thanks to saffron and incense. This warmth truly comes into its own in the evening, for instance. In winter, too, the saffron-incense pairing adds a warming touch to a lighter outfit.

Like the rest of the range, TAIF 05 comes in a black presentation box, ready to be given as a gift.

Looking for a simpler profile? Our TAIF 01 features a sandalwood-bergamot blend without spices. You can find all five TAIF bottles in our selection of unisex fragrances, alongside other creations by Taif Al Emarat. To learn more about this rare spice, the saffron note profile explains its use in perfumery.

In short, TAIF 05 starts off fresh, then becomes warm and spicy. It never becomes overpowering, even when worn all day.