Fragrance comparison

Rifaaqat vs Avicenna

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,645 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rifaaqat

PARIS CORNER

4.302,544 votes

Rank #690 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Avicenna

Annette Neuffer

3.68101 votes

Rank #7,065 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rifaaqat takes 3 of 5 categories.

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
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rifaaqat3/5

Avicenna2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rifaaqat
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Avicenna
Sillage & projection: Avicenna
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

RifaaqatPARIS CORNER

AvicennaAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 2,544 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 34%

3.68/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 5%Had 9%Want 86%

Category winnerRifaaqatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

2,544 votes

25%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAvicenna

SillageAvicenna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerRifaaqatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperelemiPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

OlibanumSaffron

Base6 to 9 hours

VanillaCedarwood

Top

CinnamonGingerTangerineSaffronCardamomBlack PepperPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseRoseOlibanumelemiTunisian Orange BlossomOrange Blossom

Base

BeeswaxOpoponaxSandalwoodBourbon VanillaLabdanumSiam Benzoin

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer8

Fall89

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex56

Women10

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#7,065

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerRifaaqatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Avicenna is a spicy amber rose built around cinnamon, ginger, saffron, pepper, citrus, and a layered rose heart. It feels warm, resinous, and floral rather than fresh or minimal, with orange blossom, incense materials, beeswax, vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, and sandalwood giving the dry-down a honeyed balsamic weight. I…

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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, Rifaaqat or Avicenna?

Rifaaqat takes 3 of 5 categories. Rifaaqat is rated 4.30/5 from 2,544 votes; Avicenna is rated 3.68/5 from 101 votes. Choose Rifaaqat for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Avicenna for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rifaaqat or Avicenna?

Avicenna lasts longest (Avicenna 78/100, Rifaaqat 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rifaaqat or Avicenna?

Avicenna projects furthest (Avicenna 67/100, Rifaaqat 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rifaaqat and Avicenna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, elemi, Olibanum and Saffron.

Is Rifaaqat or Avicenna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rifaaqat and Avicenna?

Rifaaqat has top notes of Black Pepper, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum and Saffron, a base of Vanilla and Cedarwood. Avicenna has top notes of Cinnamon, Ginger, Tangerine and Saffron, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose and Rose, a base of Beeswax, Opoponax, Sandalwood and Bourbon Vanilla.