Zenith

So, you can't fully rely on people who can't spell the word 'synthetic'. But all jokes aside, let's talk about this perfume. I got it from someone who didn't like it, so I can't fully describe how it smelled freshly opened. When I got it, it didn't smell much like the notes listed; however, it did smell like the notes listed for Queening (which I have never tried). I did get that leathery accord, which to me smelled more like saffron, as it does tend to have a leathery or metallic scent. And I loved it even like that, as I love saffron and it felt different and niche. I have had it for over a week now and I have worn it several times. The leathery accord is gone, but the wood is more prominent. It has become softer and rounder; I didn't pick up any powdery notes before, but I clearly do now. It's not like baby powder; it just makes it very light and airy. I don't pick up the coconut note, though it has an exotic feel to it. Not like you're tanning on the beach, but more like a summer day vibe. The vanilla is the star of the show, on a creamy, woody, and powdery-airy base. Still niche leaning. The longevity and sillage seem a bit weaker. However, I have worn it while going running, and days later, I clearly picked up the smell on the hoodie. So, it's likely just a 'nose-blinding' fragrance. It's still not 'beast mode', but for an airy, clean vanilla, it's exactly what it's supposed to be. I mentioned I wore it for running. I think it's a perfectly versatile fragrance. It can be used for sports, for special occasions, and as a signature scent as well. It can be used all year round; it's a simple yet complex fragrance, so easy to reach for. And I'm no influencer, just a perfume enthusiast, so this is my honest opinion. It's a unique fragrance. 9.3/10

I feel bad for those who smell something "off" about this or "don't like it", because this is EXTREMELY close to its inspiration, Queening. I have the OG, Dua's version, and now this one. It isn't an exact 1:1 and if you think any inspired by/dupe is going to be 1:1, then you really need to have more realistic expectations. That being said: I love Queening and unlike other's experiences, it lasts very well on my skin and forever on my clothes. (Maybe my nose is just hypersensitive?) But the retail price for some is just not within reach. Up until Riif's release, Dua's was (and still is) an excellent inspiration of Queening at a better price point than the OG and with better longevity and to my nose, just a tad sweeter. The price point (especially during any weekend sale) is not bad, but for you oversprayers, I get that 34 mls just isn't enough. Enter Riiffs new release, Zenith, and now you have an inspired by that is SUPER close, at a great price point, and comes in a whopping 100ml heavy, fairly classy looking bottle (for an ME) with a nice atomizer at around the $40 mark. Additionally, the performance (for me) is just as good as the OG if not better. (I think Dua still wins in this department). Had this been released in '25, it easily could have been a top fragrance in its category and will give any ME releases of 2026 a run for the money. And personally, I love that they have made such a beautiful scent profile accessible to those who may just not have the funds for the OG right now.

Ok so keep in mind that my bottle was manufactured just last month. It has already gotten better within the week I've had it, so I do have high hopes for it. When first sprayed it's a light vanilla on top of something like men's shaving cream. I know it sounds weird but it's not actually as bad as it sounds. After a half hour I thought it completely disappeared until I started getting whiff of this heavenly vanilla. I couldn't remember wtf it was because I have the memory of a goldfish. I just kept getting wafts of gorgeous vanilla, and then I remembered I had sprayed Zenith. When I put my nose right up to my wrist I got that beautiful vanilla on top of something almost smoky, but in the air all I was getting was the vanilla. This stuff lasted quite a long time, at least 8 hours but the sillage was within arms length. I do think this will mature beautifully and I cannot friggin wait! However if you're light on funds I would wait until these babies have had a chance to mature. Its a very new release so figuring out what it's gonna be is a gamble at this moment. It's looking good and it does remind me of Queening at this point though. Fingers crossed!

I recently got my hands on the new Zenith by RiiFFS. This is an amazing vanilla fragrance, As a Fragrance collector, I have moved from overly sweet fragrances because lately, I started getting headaches when Fragrances have a heavy vanilla note. I was worried when I saw the note breakdown for Zenith. However, This fragrance is AMAZING! Yes, It is heavy on the vanilla note BUT it is not overpowering. This fragrance starts with a creamy vanilla note and slowly dries down to a powdery vanilla and a woody base. The fragrance is pleasantly strong. I don’t know how RiiFFS managed to make a Vanilla Heavy fragrance super balanced. It is sweet, creamy, Slightly fruity and powdery. I love this fragrance and this is an amazing special occasion fragrance. It lasts for around 8-9 hours on my skin with a loud projection and a beautiful sillage. A 10 out of 10 from RiiFFS. Is it a perfect clone of Queening by MindGames? It is 90% similar and I am very happy with this purchase!

I am so surprised by this fragrance- bought it a while ago had a few sprays thought nah- just like all other vanilla fragrances that I’m sort of nose blind to. Came back to it after 6weeks and retested. At first I didn’t get much and was going to resell on eBay, but after a while I kept getting this beautiful smell, I had different fragrances on, a spray on each wrist and one on each shoulder but this one sprayed on my left shoulder overpowered the others. Wow, this is stunning- I can actually smell vanilla which is amazing for me as I just never found a vanilla fragrances I could actually smell after a minute or two. It’s creamy sweet and expensive smelling, I can still smell this on my shoulder the next day. I am actually very impressed- instead of selling it I’ve just ordered a second bottle. Never smelled Queening from Mind games so cannot compare.

Looking at the note lineup of this fragrance, you wouldn't think this perfume would be unisex, nor would you think this is a summery perfume (other than the coconut note). Yet, that is exactly what I get: a very nice, fresh-sweet-powdery vanilla fragrance that is a little feminine leaning but still definitely unisex. The opening has a nice punch with the vanilla and coconut, and as the fragrance progresses, it has this really nice airy floral moment while still maintaining the vanilla. For any guy or gal looking for a nice, refreshing, sweet but not cloying vanilla for the warmer months, this is a nice option. Definitely not for everyone, but I am pleasantly surprised! P.S.: that bottle is KILLER! You have to get your hands on it to see just how beautiful and quality it is in person!

After reading quite polarised reviews I was intrigued by what was going on. I was not prepared to fall so completely for it as I did. It is soft, creamy, sweet and coconutty though light a airy. I absolutely hate coconut it fragrances, as they turn too sunscreen too fast, but in this fragrance it just blends so beautifully with the other notes in a way I've never experienced before. It lasts for an absolute eternity and has a strong projection. Even though my bottle is from just a couple of months ago, it seems aged and cohesive in a way I'm not used to from such a young bottle. Layering it with Maitha makes it even more beautiful. I couldn't be happier with a $25 hopeful purchase, and I'm so incredibly grateful I took a chance and found a new favorite.

I bought a sample and I was simply blown away by it. Immediately bought a full bottle. There is no fragrance in my collection where I got these emotions from. It is also different for me, because I lean a lot to woods and greens. But every time I spray it, dopamine hits HARD. My mouth is wathering, and not because it is a gourmand type of fragrance, but because it is just fingerlicking good. It is fluffy, not overly sweet, it is fresh, uplifting, creamy, and still soft but with an outstanding performance on clothes and 100% unisex. Soft vanilla, powdery flowers with a hint of coconut, but not in a tropical coctail kind of way. Just subtle. So. Untill an other fixation comes around, this will be my all summer long, all day every day scent! 10/10

I waited a while before getting this so I could see if the hype was genuine or not, and this time the hype was real. This is a really close dupe to Queening. It's soft and powerful at the same time, powerful sillage without being overwhelming which is exactly what I want in a fragrance. No sharp notes, no clashing, just we'll rounded and creamy. It's sweet but not gourmand, more of a ethereal powdery vanilla. However, it's literally gone from my skin after 1 hour. Is it worth it? Yes. It actually is. I love this scent, it's addictive and well balanced. I hope the juice matures with time when it comes to longevity. I've only had my bottle for 3 days. I will update after 1 month.

I am absolutely in love with this. Cottony vanilla coconut. It is very very close to Queening...dare I even say better. This has the punch Queening needed in order to be "Queening", if you know what I mean. Longevity is insane. Projection not more than an arm's length but I think that's better as this can be a little sweet. Beautifully layers with Bal D'Afrique, Initio Lift Me Up and Nishane Fan Your Flames. Layers well with Queening as well to improve performance because Queening...kinda sucks there. Overall, very pleased with my $30 purchase.

Ok, so this is my first review. I feel compelled to comment because I haven't seen anyone else mention it. First of all, it smells very good, but strangely, the scent reminds me a lot of Nebra by Lataffa, but only up close, in the air the scent is completely different. Zenith is much more sophisticated, fresher. The sillage is incredible, it's soft yet strong at the same time, which is unusual. It's a great find. EDIT: I ended up giving it to my mother. It's good but not that special, It didn’t really belong in my collection.

Ok I had orders a decant sample months ago and on first sniff I could only smell what I would describe as ban aids . I was like yeah no freaking way am I ordering that. Well fast forward to last week when I decided to spray the DNA it’s replicating and I fell in love with that one. I decided to give my 5ml sample a try again and so happy I did because it settled into something more heavenly than the OG. Long story short I just ordered several bottles. They just need to sit for a hot minute to become all they are meant to be.

I totally get all the hype now and it's 100% deserved! For the longest time I put off buying this fragrance because it has coconut in it and I do not like to smell coconut on me, but I got a small sample of Queening by Mind Games and it smelled divine so I had to take a chance on Zenith. Man am I glad and I did! This is equally as divine as Queening. And I honestly feel like I could wear this all year round and it might just become my next signature scent!! Don't sleep on this like I did! The hype is legit ❤️

For me, this smells exactly like Queening, but stronger! Impressive, I was never IN LOVE with Queening, I bought a 5ml decant and didn't upgrade to a full bottle because it didn't drive me crazy... and then curiosity got me with Zenith! Even though I'm not crazy about this scent profile, I blind bought the bottle, and for me, if you like Queening, you gotta enjoy Zenith! They are really identical, but Zenith is stronger... I really like it!! I think it's well done!

This is so different from anything I own. I’m not an expert in niche perfumery, my collection is mostly affordable. This smells expensive and beautifully blended. It’s soft, slightly creamy powder with vanilla and florals, it’s elegant yet strong, kind of indescribable. I think it’s going to be my signature. I don’t care about bottles as long as they hold the liquid and spray decently, but this bottle is gorgeous!

First sprays, all I could smell was the lemon Head & Shoulders shampoo... I wasn't a fan. After letting it sit for a few weeks, I came back to it and oh my, I'm in love! It smells luxurious and is a creamy vanilla and coconut composition. It reminds me of a more sophisticated version of Vanilla Powder. Definitely blind buy safe if you're drawn to the notes, just make sure to let it macerate.

So happy with Zenith! The bottle is a weapon tho lol . I'll never own Queening$$ So , cool that everyone is saying she smells the same, giving me a rich girl vibe that I'm loving lol . As a Vanilla lover, Zenith is a great addition to the vast array of Vanilla scents in my collection. I'll be wearing her day, night and any season, but she will be a date night summer fragrance for sure!

I’ve heard mixed reviews on this, but honesty I think people r just hating or straight up telling lies. this fragrance is AMAZING. to me, it’s a 1 to 1 of queening by mind games, it’s a clean yet boozy cotton and coconut fragrance, this IS the definition of year round. It is so good both in the heat and in the cold !! for the price (I paid $29) it was soooo worth it.

I have never smelled the OG but really liked Zenith. The only problem is longevity, which is not great. It opens with creamy vanilla with floral undertones. It's very fresh, not gourmet vanilla. I wish it lasted longer, because Zenith is a beautiful, seductive and feminine fragrance, but because of performance I'm not sure if I will invest in full bottle.

This is going to be a hot take, but to my untrained nose, this reminds me of eos fresh&cozy. I am here for it. I’ve never smelled queening so I have no opinion on this scent as a dupe. This scent is beautiful, feminine leaning and lasts/projects. This has got to be one of my best blind buys. It’s not hype. The bottle is something else though... yikes.