Fragrance comparison

Rifaaqat vs Take me to Church

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,705 ratings analysed

Rifaaqat

PARIS CORNER

4.302,544 votes

Rank #690 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Take me to Church

Toskovat'

4.14161 votes

Rank #2,085 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Take me to Church takes 4 of 7 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.
Take me to Church
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rifaaqat3/7

Take me to Church4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rifaaqat
Community sentiment: Take me to Church
Longevity: Take me to Church
Sillage & projection: Take me to Church
Value for money: Rifaaqat
Versatility: Take me to Church
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

Take me to ChurchToskovat'

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 2,544 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 34%

4.14/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 5%Had 1%Want 93%

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

60%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

1%Dislike

8%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerTake me to ChurchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTake me to Church

SillageTake me to Church

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value53

Category winnerRifaaqatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy

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

Elemi resinDustBlack PepperAldehydesSolar NotesPink PepperClovesSaffron

Heart

elemiOlibanumFrankincensePepperCandle WaxMyrrhResinLeather

Base

StoneTarAmbretteMuskGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, elemi, Pink Pepper and Olibanum. 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

Spring59

Summer32

Fall95

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerTake me to ChurchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex56

Women10

Men49

Unisex41

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews80

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…

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Take me to Church by Toskovat' is an aromatic spicy composition that captures the atmosphere of a solemn, incense-filled sanctuary. It combines elements of elemi resin, black pepper, and candle wax to create a highly atmospheric, dark, and evocative scent profile. This perfume is intended for those who appreciate nich…

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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 Take me to Church?

Take me to Church takes 4 of 7 categories. Rifaaqat is rated 4.30/5 from 2,544 votes; Take me to Church is rated 4.14/5 from 161 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 Take me to Church for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rifaaqat or Take me to Church?

Take me to Church lasts longest (Take me to Church 82/100, Rifaaqat 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rifaaqat or Take me to Church?

Take me to Church projects furthest (Take me to Church 71/100, Rifaaqat 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rifaaqat and Take me to Church smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, elemi, Pink Pepper and Olibanum.

Is Rifaaqat or Take me to Church better for summer or winter?

For summer, Take me to Church is the stronger pick. For winter, Rifaaqat is the stronger pick. Rifaaqat suits evening wear; Take me to Church suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rifaaqat and Take me to Church?

Rifaaqat has top notes of Black Pepper, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum and Saffron, a base of Vanilla and Cedarwood. Take me to Church has top notes of Elemi resin, Dust, Black Pepper and Aldehydes, heart notes of elemi, Olibanum, Frankincense and Pepper, a base of Stone, Tar, Ambrette and Musk.