Fragrance comparison

Rifaaqat vs Wujood

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,666 ratings analysed

Rifaaqat

PARIS CORNER

4.302,544 votes

Rank #690 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Wujood

Zimaya

4.44122 votes

Rank #3,664 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wujood takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rifaaqat
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wujood
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Rifaaqat2/7

Wujood4/7

Ratings & consensus: Wujood
Community sentiment: Wujood
Longevity: Wujood
Sillage & projection: Wujood
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Rifaaqat
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

WujoodZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 2,544 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 34%

4.44/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 53%Had 8%Want 40%

Category winnerWujoodRating 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

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerWujoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityWujood

SillageWujood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both fresh spicy, vanilla 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

VanillaBlack Pepperelemi

Heart

MuskSaffronOlibanum

Base

Amber

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

Spring58

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRifaaqatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex56

Women10

Men49

Unisex42

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#3,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Wujood by Zimaya opens with a punch of crushed black pepper and sharp resinous elemi before shifting into a dense heart of saffron, musk, and olibanum. As it warms on skin, the spicy top settles into a sweet amber and vanilla base with a synthetic, rubbery nuance. The contrast between dry incense smoke and creamy gour…

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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 Wujood?

Wujood takes 4 of 7 categories. Rifaaqat is rated 4.30/5 from 2,544 votes; Wujood is rated 4.44/5 from 122 votes. Choose Rifaaqat for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wujood for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rifaaqat or Wujood?

Wujood lasts longest (Wujood 79/100, Rifaaqat 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rifaaqat or Wujood?

Wujood projects furthest (Wujood 68/100, Rifaaqat 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rifaaqat and Wujood smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, elemi, Olibanum and Saffron.

Is Rifaaqat or Wujood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wujood 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 Wujood?

Rifaaqat has top notes of Black Pepper, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum and Saffron, a base of Vanilla and Cedarwood. Wujood has top notes of Vanilla, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Musk, Saffron and Olibanum, a base of Amber.