Fragrance comparison

Rifaaqat vs Babycat Raw Bourbon

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 3,173 ratings analysed

Rifaaqat

PARIS CORNER

4.302,544 votes

Rank #690 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Babycat Raw Bourbon

Yves Saint Laurent

4.60629 votes

Rank #537 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Babycat Raw Bourbon takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rifaaqat
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Babycat Raw Bourbon
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Rifaaqat2/7

Babycat Raw Bourbon5/7

Ratings & consensus: Babycat Raw Bourbon
Community sentiment: Babycat Raw Bourbon
Longevity: Babycat Raw Bourbon
Sillage & projection: Babycat Raw Bourbon
Value for money: Rifaaqat
Versatility: Rifaaqat
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Babycat Raw Bourbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RifaaqatPARIS CORNER

Babycat Raw BourbonYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 2,544 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 34%

4.60/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerBabycat Raw BourbonRating 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

77%Love

13%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

629 votes

Category winnerBabycat Raw BourbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityBabycat Raw Bourbon

SillageBabycat Raw Bourbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value31

Category winnerRifaaqatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both vanilla, fresh spicy and amber

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

Black PepperPink Pepper

Heart

SaffronOlibanumResins

Base

VanillaSuedeCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Pink Pepper, 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

Spring27

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRifaaqatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex56

Women10

Men38

Unisex52

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerBabycat Raw BourbonHigher 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…

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Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon brings a dark, smoky twist to modern vanilla perfumery. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and pink pepper that quickly blends into a warm heart of frankincense, golden resins, and dry saffron. At the base, a rich bourbon vanilla pairs with soft, suppl…

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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 Babycat Raw Bourbon?

Babycat Raw Bourbon takes 5 of 7 categories. Rifaaqat is rated 4.30/5 from 2,544 votes; Babycat Raw Bourbon is rated 4.60/5 from 629 votes. Choose Rifaaqat for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Babycat Raw Bourbon for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rifaaqat or Babycat Raw Bourbon?

They last about the same: Babycat Raw Bourbon 77/100, Rifaaqat 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rifaaqat or Babycat Raw Bourbon?

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

Do Rifaaqat and Babycat Raw Bourbon smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Olibanum and Saffron.

Is Rifaaqat or Babycat Raw Bourbon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Babycat Raw Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Rifaaqat is the stronger pick. Rifaaqat suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rifaaqat and Babycat Raw Bourbon?

Rifaaqat has top notes of Black Pepper, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum and Saffron, a base of Vanilla and Cedarwood. Babycat Raw Bourbon has top notes of Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum and Resins, a base of Vanilla, Suede and Cedarwood.