Fragrance comparison

Rifaaqat vs Tomcat

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,552 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rifaaqat

PARIS CORNER

4.302,544 votes

Rank #690 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Tomcat

Alexandria Fragrances

3.888 votes

Rank #42,682 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rifaaqat takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rifaaqat
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tomcat
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rifaaqat3/4

Tomcat1/4

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

TomcatAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 2,544 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 34%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 59%Had 5%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTomcat

SillageRifaaqat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value42

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%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

leather69%

vanilla61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and vanilla

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

elemiPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

OlibanumSaffron

Base

VanillaCedarSuede

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

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex56

Women10

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#42,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Tomcat opens with a lively flash of pink and black pepper, sharpened by elemi, then settles into resinous saffron, suede, and sweet vanilla. It wears as a warm spicy, woody unisex scent with a smooth leathery base. This is the kind of fragrance that usually suits cool weather and evening wear best. If you enjoy Babyca…

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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 Tomcat?

Rifaaqat takes 3 of 4 categories. Rifaaqat is rated 4.30/5 from 2,544 votes; Tomcat is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Rifaaqat for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tomcat for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rifaaqat or Tomcat?

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

Which projects more, Rifaaqat or Tomcat?

Rifaaqat projects furthest (Rifaaqat 64/100, Tomcat 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rifaaqat and Tomcat smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, elemi, Pink Pepper and Olibanum.

Is Rifaaqat or Tomcat better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rifaaqat and Tomcat?

Rifaaqat has top notes of Black Pepper, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum and Saffron, a base of Vanilla and Cedarwood. Tomcat has top notes of elemi, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Suede.