Fragrance comparison

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica vs Rifaaqat

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,607 ratings analysed

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

Annette Neuffer

4.4363 votes

Rank #6,523 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rifaaqat

PARIS CORNER

4.302,544 votes

Rank #690 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rifaaqat takes 3 of 5 categories.

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rifaaqat
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica2/5

Rifaaqat3/5

Ratings & consensus: Rifaaqat
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Sillage & projection: Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Value for money: Rifaaqat
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rifaaqat

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Avicenna Myrrha MysticaAnnette Neuffer

RifaaqatPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

4.30/ 5 · 2,544 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 34%

Category winnerRifaaqatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

2,544 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

SillageAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRifaaqatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

TangerineCinnamonPetitgrainSaffronCardamomGingerBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

MyrrhMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseRoseOlibanumelemiOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

OpoponaxBeeswaxSandalwoodSiam BenzoinLabdanumBourbon Vanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperelemiPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

OlibanumSaffron

Base6 to 9 hours

VanillaCedarwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper, Olibanum and elemi. Durations are only published for Rifaaqat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter78

Day75

Night100

Spring27

Summer8

Fall89

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

Men34

Unisex56

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,523

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerRifaaqatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica centers on smooth myrrh rather than sharp resin. Wearers describe rose, beeswax, citrus, warm spices and creamy sandalwood folding into a deep amber balsamic base that feels rich, polished and skin-hugging. It suits people who like resinous, spicy florals with warmth and texture, especially fo…

Reviews →

Rifaaqat by PARIS CORNER is a spicy amber fragrance launched in 2023 that centers on warm resins and dark sweetness. The scent begins with a biting burst of black pepper, pink pepper, and balsamic elemi resin. As the peppery opening calms, middle notes of olibanum and saffron bring an aromatic, smoky warmth. The dry-d…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Avicenna Myrrha Mystica or Rifaaqat?

Rifaaqat takes 3 of 5 categories. Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is rated 4.43/5 from 63 votes; Rifaaqat is rated 4.30/5 from 2,544 votes. Choose Avicenna Myrrha Mystica for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rifaaqat for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Avicenna Myrrha Mystica or Rifaaqat?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica lasts longest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 83/100, Rifaaqat 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avicenna Myrrha Mystica or Rifaaqat?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica projects furthest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 73/100, Rifaaqat 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avicenna Myrrha Mystica and Rifaaqat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Olibanum and elemi.

Is Avicenna Myrrha Mystica or Rifaaqat better for summer or winter?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica suits evening wear; Rifaaqat suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avicenna Myrrha Mystica and Rifaaqat?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica has top notes of Tangerine, Cinnamon, Petitgrain and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Moroccan Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Rose, a base of Opoponax, Beeswax, Sandalwood and Siam Benzoin. Rifaaqat has top notes of Black Pepper, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum and Saffron, a base of Vanilla and Cedarwood.