I love it and am wearing it atm. Scents are winners if they can put a smile on your face and this one definitely did for me. Such a cozy, lovely scent. Of course, as with all ME perfumes, they need to macerate a while before you get the true scent profile. The old 10 sprays outside and wait at least 2 weeks really helps. My neighbors probably think I'm crazy watching me spray perfume into the air outside. 🤪😆
Gotta let nature know what's up! I have certainly given it several sprays like you've suggested. It's grown on me for sure, but I think I'm gonna rest on it until the fall and see how it's developed
I just ordered a sample of Babycat to compare but I have been wearing Rifaaqat all year and I love it! I don't love powdery notes either but in this case, it gives a really addictive cocoa vibe that I really love. Babycat is still available in Canada.
@kenmastersmaster If I'm not mistaken I believe Suits is a dupe for Tuxedo which I have not tried yet. As for Rifaaqat, I do like it enough to not splurge on Babycat. To me the only difference is the vanilla accord comes out a little bit sooner in the dry down with Babycat but it ends up the same and starts the same so I don't really need to spend that money.
@@kenmastersmaster It sounds like Tuxedo might be a little fresher and a little salty, where Babycat is more smoky and incensey. Someone called it the Black Widow of vanilla. 🤣🤣
If you didn't like lattafa qaaed. As in the gold knurled bottle. Issey miyake Polaris or asdaaf madj al sultan. Run. This is too just burnt Vanilla in a bad way. Dominique Ropion's work on the regular Issey miyake nuit d'issey line especially noir argent is better
Agree with ya fam. When i smell vanilla oud i was like i smell this before. Rifaaqat and mercedes black came to mind. Vanilla oud is a little more smoother.Really all these fragrance are good mate
This one was a hype is really deserved situation for me! I have blown through half the bottle even in south Georgia summer heat and definitely need a backup or two! 😂 I agree on the powdery quality but I LOVE that. That's what tips the scale for me into feminine territory on my skin as it is amplified, but the scent itself it's 100% unisex imo! I love floral and gourmand powdery frags, not baby powder type dna. Any other middle eastern fragrances you've come across with a similar suedey powdery thing? I'd love to hear! 😊
Great video Joe as always,if anyone in the UK is interested in the ysl babycat ,can I recommend designers collection UK ,who are selling 125 ml for £199.99.i don't work for them.just bought a few items from them ,I don't know if they post outside of UK ,I have this riffiquat , very easy to go nose blind like mercedes Benz club black,me personally like fragrance world spectre ghost more.
I haven't smelled Tuxedo, but gave a couple clones and am a huge fan of that DNA. I'd take that over the Babycat DNA I think. I find it much more appealing. If you like powdery fragrances though, I think Babycat is worth checking out. Thanks for watching!
@@joesmellsgood yes I have 2 bottles of suits and think it's pretty good in a chocolatey and vanilla fragrance but lacks spice or depth so I was wondering if babycat would be more interesting DNA for a dude
@kenmastersmaster I wish I could be a better judge to be honest. I'm not WILD about the Babycat DNA myself, but can say it's a classy option for sure, just doesn't fit my vibe.
@kenmastersmaster I understand what that smell could be, but I don't get that at all from Rifaaqat. I do get some leather, but really it's a hyper powdery vanilla
I love it and am wearing it atm. Scents are winners if they can put a smile on your face and this one definitely did for me. Such a cozy, lovely scent. Of course, as with all ME perfumes, they need to macerate a while before you get the true scent profile. The old 10 sprays outside and wait at least 2 weeks really helps. My neighbors probably think I'm crazy watching me spray perfume into the air outside. 🤪😆
Gotta let nature know what's up! I have certainly given it several sprays like you've suggested. It's grown on me for sure, but I think I'm gonna rest on it until the fall and see how it's developed
I just ordered a sample of Babycat to compare but I have been wearing Rifaaqat all year and I love it! I don't love powdery notes either but in this case, it gives a really addictive cocoa vibe that I really love. Babycat is still available in Canada.
Update? I've been wearing suits, is this better?
@kenmastersmaster If I'm not mistaken I believe Suits is a dupe for Tuxedo which I have not tried yet. As for Rifaaqat, I do like it enough to not splurge on Babycat. To me the only difference is the vanilla accord comes out a little bit sooner in the dry down with Babycat but it ends up the same and starts the same so I don't really need to spend that money.
@@NinjaBooKitty exactly I'm trying to figure out if I should move away from tuxedo to babycat dna
@@kenmastersmaster It sounds like Tuxedo might be a little fresher and a little salty, where Babycat is more smoky and incensey. Someone called it the Black Widow of vanilla. 🤣🤣
@@NinjaBooKitty tuxedo is basically bourbon vanilla, patchouli and pepper on top
That is correct. There are ads for it where it is pronounced.
Love the video and analysis. Keep up the good work
@@pimpineasy1100 thank you so much!
Wearing Riffaqat right now. Paris Corner's dupe of Babycat is a great scent and a serious bargain.
I really like the scents from Paris Corner I've bought so far!
@@joesmellsgood Tried this one? It's a goody.
@@greglongphee2034 which one?
@@joesmellsgood Rifaaqat
@@greglongphee2034 oh! Yeah, that's what the video's about 😂
Awesome background and music.
Paris Corner Rifaaqat reminds me of a Serges Lutens I have. Maybe Un Bois Vanille but a little spicier. Or maybe even Muscs Koublai Khan.
@@gungho1284 it's showing me a different side of vanilla
If you didn't like lattafa qaaed. As in the gold knurled bottle. Issey miyake Polaris or asdaaf madj al sultan. Run. This is too just burnt Vanilla in a bad way. Dominique Ropion's work on the regular Issey miyake nuit d'issey line especially noir argent is better
Agree with ya fam. When i smell vanilla oud i was like i smell this before. Rifaaqat and mercedes black came to mind. Vanilla oud is a little more smoother.Really all these fragrance are good mate
They are growing on me for sure. Sometimes it just takes time, ya know?
Is Mercedes Benz Club Black have similarities with Rifaqat....????? Please reply brother 😊
Amazing comparison! Thanks so much! Absolutely helpful! 👍💯
This one was a hype is really deserved situation for me! I have blown through half the bottle even in south Georgia summer heat and definitely need a backup or two! 😂 I agree on the powdery quality but I LOVE that. That's what tips the scale for me into feminine territory on my skin as it is amplified, but the scent itself it's 100% unisex imo! I love floral and gourmand powdery frags, not baby powder type dna. Any other middle eastern fragrances you've come across with a similar suedey powdery thing? I'd love to hear! 😊
@@vanity_case_makeup I will think on it and let you know! Glad you enjoy it so much! I have been warming up to it for sure.
I love this one
Is Mercedes Benz Club Black has similarities with Rifaqat?
@@Prince_Krishn SOME, but I view them quite differently. I much prefer Club Black, it's a bit sweeter and spicier and far less powdery to me
@@joesmellsgood you'll make me buy that too😂😂
@@Prince_Krishn 😂😂
Great video Joe as always,if anyone in the UK is interested in the ysl babycat ,can I recommend designers collection UK ,who are selling 125 ml for £199.99.i don't work for them.just bought a few items from them ,I don't know if they post outside of UK ,I have this riffiquat , very easy to go nose blind like mercedes Benz club black,me personally like fragrance world spectre ghost more.
Is Spectre Ghost a Babycat clone?
@@joesmellsgood no nishane ani big hitting vanilla.not like babycat vanilla.i personally love it.
Babycat or tuxedo and why?
I haven't smelled Tuxedo, but gave a couple clones and am a huge fan of that DNA. I'd take that over the Babycat DNA I think. I find it much more appealing. If you like powdery fragrances though, I think Babycat is worth checking out. Thanks for watching!
@@joesmellsgood yes I have 2 bottles of suits and think it's pretty good in a chocolatey and vanilla fragrance but lacks spice or depth so I was wondering if babycat would be more interesting DNA for a dude
@kenmastersmaster I wish I could be a better judge to be honest. I'm not WILD about the Babycat DNA myself, but can say it's a classy option for sure, just doesn't fit my vibe.
@@joesmellsgood saffron and vanilla doesn't sound great, that's where people get that burnt circuit board vibe
@kenmastersmaster I understand what that smell could be, but I don't get that at all from Rifaaqat. I do get some leather, but really it's a hyper powdery vanilla
666 posts on IG. 😱😹
@@NinjaBooKitty 💀💀
The bottle is nice the juice isn’t. Lol The scent is too light slight spice and unappealing vanilla. Don’t buy this. Lol
Light?😂,Bro bought a fake one
this one smells like red tobacco...😢
Mercedes benz black, have you tried it? I absolutely love its vanilla .. is this different vanilla?
Literally wore it for my bed scent last night. One of my favorites in my collection!