RiiFFS Café Noir vs Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men
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
RiiFFS Café Noir costs £17.99 and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men costs £27, so RiiFFS Café Noir is £9.01 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 22 distinct notes listed across both (9%). RiiFFS Café Noir is Extrait and listed as masculine, while Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men is EDP 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.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men is a vibrant aromatic gourmand fragrance that captures the playful fruity spicy DNA of Paco Rabanne Black XS through a bright citrus lavender opening, a marine spiced heart, and a sweet praline amber woody base.
Comparison
| RiiFFS Café Noir | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 6.8/10 · 1 review | 7.9/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 6.5/10 | No rating |
| Projection | 6.0/10 | No rating |
| Scent accuracy | 7.0/10 | No rating |
| Value for money | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Price | £17.99 | £27 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Paco Rabanne Black XS | Paco Rabanne Black XS |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
RiiFFS Café Noir
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
2 shared notes.
How the notes differ
RiiFFS Café Noir lists Apple, Nutmeg, Sea Water, Geranium, Amber, Oakmoss and Sandalwood that Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men does not.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men lists Chinese Orange, Sea Notes, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Sage, Marigold, Cypriol, Praline, Tolu Balsam, Patchouli, Palisander Rosewood, Black Amber and Ebony Wood that RiiFFS Café Noir does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
RiiFFS Café Noir
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Fruity
- Oud
- Aquatic
- Herbal
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Cinnamon
- Marine
- Spicy
Both share Amber and Lavender. RiiFFS Café Noir also lists Oakmoss. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Gourmand, Fruity, Oud, Aquatic, Herbal, Aromatic, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Marine and Spicy.
Vibes
RiiFFS Café Noir
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men
Both share Fresh, Sweet, Warm and Masculine. RiiFFS Café Noir also lists Dark, Bold, Sophisticated and Confident. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men also lists Clean, Playful, Modern, Gourmand and Aquatic.
Occasions
RiiFFS Café Noir
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men
RiiFFS Café Noir lists Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cooler weather. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men lists Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday and Gym.
Performance
RiiFFS Café Noir
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men
RiiFFS Café Noir lists Sillage. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men lists Strong projection, Versatile and Subtle.
Style lane
RiiFFS Café Noir
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men
RiiFFS Café Noir lists Amber woody. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men lists Aromatic aquatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins RiiFFS Café Noir (6.5/10)
- Projection: Wins RiiFFS Café Noir (6.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins RiiFFS Café Noir (7.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men (8.8/10)
- Price: Wins RiiFFS Café Noir (£17.99)
RiiFFS Café Noir leads on lower price, while Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men leads on value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. RiiFFS Café Noir has 1 community review and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, RiiFFS Café Noir or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men?
RiiFFS Café Noir costs £17.99 and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men costs £27, so RiiFFS Café Noir is £9.01 cheaper.
Which is better value, RiiFFS Café Noir or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men?
Atlas ratings give RiiFFS Café Noir 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men 8.8 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men rates higher.
What notes do RiiFFS Café Noir and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men share?
They share 2 notes: Lemon and Lavender.
Which occasions suit RiiFFS Café Noir and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men?
RiiFFS Café Noir is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cooler weather. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday and Gym.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.