Paris Corner 2024

Rifaaqat

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Opens warm and resinous with Pink Pepper and Bergamot settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Vanilla, Cashmeran, and Cedar over a deep, enveloping base of Amber, Musk, and Oud.

The bloodline

BabycatYVES SAINT LAURENTLoose

This bottle carries the Babycat DNA. Shares 2 notes with the original.

pink peppervanilla

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Babycat by YVES SAINT LAURENT. Safe to own both.

Wear in
winter
Wear for
evening
formal
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Rifaaqat bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

BalsamicCitrusSpicyWarmWoodyAnimalicAromaticBitter

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Rifaaqat is widely considered inspired by YSL Babycat, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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