Rifaaqat by Paris Corner

Eau de Parfum • Unisex • Oriental Spicy / Vanilla‑Woody

Product description

Rifaaqat by Paris Corner is a warm, spicy, and addictive unisex perfume that opens boldly with pepper and resinous spice, then settles into a rich, smooth vanilla‑woody base. It’s often considered a budget‑friendly yet luxurious‑feeling fragrance with a deep, cozy dry‑down that’s great for evening wear or cooler weather. 

Inspiration / Dupe

While Paris Corner does not officially market Rifaaqat as a clone, many fragrance lovers online compare it closely to YSL Babycat due to its spicy, resinous vanilla profile, with some reviewers saying the dry‑down evokes similar warmth and sweetness. This comparison is a community observation, not a brand claim. 

Notes 

Top Notes: Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Elemi Resin 

Heart Notes: Saffron, Olibanum (Frankincense) 

Base Notes: Vanilla, Cedarwood 

What it smells like

Rifaaqat opens with a spicy, peppery burst of black and pink pepper combined with aromatic elemi resin, bold and attention‑grabbing at first. As it develops, saffron and olibanum add a rich, slightly smoky incense quality, bridging the top spice into a deeper heart. The dry‑down reveals warm vanilla and cedarwood, giving a comforting, creamy‑woody finish that lingers with richness and warmth.

Community reviewers describe it as spicy yet smooth, with a bold opening that mellows into a cozy vanilla‑wood blend, often likened to popular amber‑oriental profiles. 

Performance

• Longevity: Moderate to long, many wearers report 6–10+ hours on skin and even longer on clothes.  
• Sillage: Moderate, noticeable presence without overwhelming.  
• Projection: Strong at first, then settles into a warmer, closer trail.  

Community feedback often highlights that it can project boldly in the first few hours before becoming a rich, skin‑close warmth. Some people note that letting it macerate (rest after purchase) improves smoothness and depth. 

Best for

• Fall & winter evenings, spicy warmth thrives in cool weather.  
• Date nights & evening occasions, deep, cozy presence.  
• Formal & social events where a rich spicy‑vanilla scent is valued.  
• Fans of spicy vanillas & amber‑oriental profiles, especially those who like a bold opening and creamy dry‑down.