Ajmal Amaze Him vs RiiFFS Café Noir

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Paco Rabanne Black XS.

At a glance

Ajmal Amaze Him costs £24 and RiiFFS Café Noir costs £17.99, so RiiFFS Café Noir is £6.01 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 18 distinct notes listed across both (28%). Ajmal Amaze Him is EDP and listed as masculine, while RiiFFS Café Noir is Extrait and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Paco Rabanne Black XS.

RiiFFS Café Noir

A bold fruity fougere opening on pineapple and lemon, warmed through a spiced, marine heart into an amber, oakmoss and sandalwood base.

Ajmal Amaze Him, dupe of Paco Rabanne Black XSRiiFFS Café Noir, dupe of Paco Rabanne Black XS

Comparison

Ajmal Amaze HimRiiFFS Café Noir
Overall rating7.4/10 · 1 review6.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/106.5/10
Projection6.8/106.0/10
Scent accuracy7.5/107.0/10
Value for money8.2/107.5/10
Price£24£17.99
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byPaco Rabanne Black XSPaco Rabanne Black XS

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Ajmal Amaze Him

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Orange
  • Pink Pepper
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Violet
  • Geranium
  • Nutmeg
  • Clove

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Patchouli

RiiFFS Café Noir

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Lemon
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Nutmeg
  • Sea Water
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Oakmoss
  • Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Geranium
  • Nutmeg
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Amaze Him lists Bergamot, Orange, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Violet, Clove, Cedarwood, Musk and Patchouli that RiiFFS Café Noir does not.

RiiFFS Café Noir lists Apple, Lavender, Sea Water and Oakmoss that Ajmal Amaze Him does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Amaze Him

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Violet
  • Spicy

RiiFFS Café Noir

  • Amber
  • Lavender
  • Oakmoss

Both share Amber. Ajmal Amaze Him also lists Woody, Fresh, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Aromatic, Patchouli, Violet and Spicy. RiiFFS Café Noir also lists Lavender and Oakmoss.

Vibes

Ajmal Amaze Him

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Confident

RiiFFS Café Noir

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Confident

Both share Fresh, Warm, Masculine and Confident. Ajmal Amaze Him also lists Clean, Modern and Classic. RiiFFS Café Noir also lists Sweet, Dark, Bold and Sophisticated.

Occasions

Ajmal Amaze Him

  • Signature
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Everyday
  • Year-round
  • Warm weather

RiiFFS Café Noir

  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Cooler weather

Ajmal Amaze Him lists Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, Daily, Travel, Everyday, Year-round and Warm weather. RiiFFS Café Noir lists Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cooler weather.

Performance

Ajmal Amaze Him

  • Versatile
  • Subtle

RiiFFS Café Noir

  • Sillage

Ajmal Amaze Him lists Versatile and Subtle. RiiFFS Café Noir lists Sillage.

Style lane

Ajmal Amaze Him

  • Citrus aromatic

RiiFFS Café Noir

  • Amber woody

Ajmal Amaze Him lists Citrus aromatic. RiiFFS Café Noir lists Amber woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ajmal Amaze Him (7.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ajmal Amaze Him (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ajmal Amaze Him (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ajmal Amaze Him (8.2/10)
  • Price: Wins RiiFFS Café Noir (£17.99)

Ajmal Amaze Him leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while RiiFFS Café Noir leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Amaze Him has 1 community review and RiiFFS Café Noir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Amaze Him or RiiFFS Café Noir?

Ajmal Amaze Him costs £24 and RiiFFS Café Noir costs £17.99, so RiiFFS Café Noir is £6.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Amaze Him or RiiFFS Café Noir?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amaze Him 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and RiiFFS Café Noir 6.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Amaze Him rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Amaze Him or RiiFFS Café Noir?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amaze Him 6.8 out of 10 for projection and RiiFFS Café Noir 6.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Amaze Him rates higher.

Which is closer to Paco Rabanne Black XS, Ajmal Amaze Him or RiiFFS Café Noir?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amaze Him 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and RiiFFS Café Noir 7.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Amaze Him rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Amaze Him or RiiFFS Café Noir?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amaze Him 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and RiiFFS Café Noir 7.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Amaze Him rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Amaze Him and RiiFFS Café Noir share?

They share 5 notes: Lemon, Geranium, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Amber.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Amaze Him and RiiFFS Café Noir?

Ajmal Amaze Him is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, Daily, Travel, Everyday, Year-round and Warm weather. RiiFFS Café Noir is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cooler weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

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