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.

Didn't love it when I first got it but by now I've learned that some fragrances need time to develop so I left it for a month and came back to it today and....its beautiful classy and sophisticated. I know it doesn't have an apple pie note but I get that with creamy vanilla and musk...really beautiful. I bet it will get even better with time.

I have it for 2 months, first when I sprayed, vanilla that changed immediately to fruity and vanished in 2h. I haven't touched it for 3 weeks. Now 3 weeks later, I sprayed last night before bed, it smells like a beautiful vanilla, coconut, whipped cream, no fruits at all, it still leaves a trail even in the morning. It's beautiful

Wow! I’m very impressed by this perfume it’s VERY close to Mind Games Queening you don’t even need the original when you have this! It performs better and the projection is great it’s a fresh sweet vanilla fragrance with some coconut it’s like an ethereal vanilla scent it’s just so gorgeous I cannot get enough of this perfume!!

At first, I get coconut, cream, and a faint hint of burnt rubber. The rubbery note fades fairly quickly, revealing a gorgeous creamy vanilla-coconut fragrance with a touch of salt and a whisper of incense. I've been happily wrapped in it for the past three days. Believe me or not but it reminds me Womanity in the very dry down.

This is a light wearable vanilla. It is a departure from the sticky sweet dessert-like vanilla gourmand. It isn't linear, but it is also not strong. To my nose, it is a light and airy vanilla with a citrus note in the opening. Mine has been in maceration jail for two months. This is my first test on skin and I love this!

very creamy vanilla right from the start till end it also has coconut note but not too prominent and i am happy about that as i hate coconut. lasts a whole day easily on clothes. if you like vanilla perfumes but not super sweet or cloning can try it. definitely for females

Absolutely stunning perfume, I have a collection of 100+. This is in my top 3 easily. It's so well blended, smells very expensive. Lasts for hours & I genuinely always get compliments wearing it. Will definitely be purchasing a backup bottle.

This is simply SPECTACULAR. everything about this perfume is smooth, airy, fluffy. My best purchase of the year so far. The dry down is sooooooo9 addicting. It's been on my hoodie for a day and I keep sniffing my hoodie.

You know it’s TEA when you see them two fingers touching! 🔥 🤣🤣 But in all seriousness - this is one the most prettiest vanillas I’ve ever smelled! RiiFFS y’all did y’all big one! Definitely grabbing a back up!

Very easy blind buy. Beautiful floral with creamy, powdery notes. Gives me ‘clean girl’ vibes. Beware it contains actual oils so leaves greasy residue on the skin.

This is such a beautiful scent! Soft, creamy and on my skin really long lasting. The coconut is not too overpowering, it's really flowery-powdery gorgeous.

I find this to be amazing!!! Had to let it sit a month or two... but bayyyyyybeeeee... I’m love now! Glad I didn’t judge too quickly!

Wow! Something about this is addicting and I can’t put my nose on it. Zenith will definitely be a go to for Spring and Summer.

Absolutely amazing scent outperforms some of my much more expensive bottles one of the best vanillas I’ve tried.

Just beautiful, any time of the year or day. Non offensive and classy. Very nice

Genius dupe. Really lovely and lasts. Tart in a soft way.

So similar to Queening, might say even better. Love.

Smells like creamy fruit salad

An assertive burst of sharp citrus opens the composition, with a distinctly cologne‐like, slightly screechy edge that flashes brightly but vanishes almost as quickly as it appears. Almost immediately, a creamy vanilla – or more precisely, a vanillic cream – takes centre stage and establishes the fragrance’s true character. The fruity notes register less as fresh fruit and more as jelly beans candy, lending a playful, sugared brightness that prevents the vanilla from becoming heavy or cloying. Any coconut that might be listed is fully subsumed into the cream accord, contributing texture rather than a recognisable tropical facet. At its core, this is an undisputed gourmand with a light fruity leaning, one that might have been almost linear were it not for that candy-like fruit thread. A soft powdery note weaves through the heart, delicately diffusing the cream and vanilla into something lighter, more flexible, and more wearable across occasions. As the fragrance develops, a gentle woody nuance emerges in the heart, coming through like a thin ribbon of raw mulberry silk yarn: subtle, smooth, and textural rather than overtly resinous or smoky. The scent grows warmer and creamier as it settles, maintaining a strong, confident projection without feeling dense. In the drydown, the vanilla sheds some of its richness and morphs into an airy, lightly sugared veil – still sweet, but more translucent and floating around the wearer rather than sitting heavily on the skin. The overall performance is impressive, with the fragrance lingering for hours while continuously radiating its creamy gourmand aura. For lovers of modern gourmands who appreciate both plush texture and a playful, candy-adjacent fruit accent, this perfume offers a compelling, well-structured journey from sharp citrus flicker to soft, sugared vanilla haze.

I wore this a good few times this week to give a fair chance and I’m at the conclusion this is just okay. Ive had a bunch of ‘Queening’ samples throughout the last 3 years and I never felt the necessity to add her to my collection. ‘Zenith’ certainly reminds me of her, just substantially less rich and velvety. This is very obviously not intended to be a gourmand to any degree, but theres a complete absence of the creamy or lactonic facets that are promised in the notes. I’ll probably be crucified in the comments, but this REALLY reminds my nose of Lattafa’s ‘Angham’ and Ard Al Zafaran’s ‘Manaal.’ I cant speak for anyone besides myself as scent is subjective, but they’re the first things I think of when smelling this fragrance. All 3 activate the same neuropaths in my brain. Not an incredibly outlandish relation to draw since they’re woody Vanillas. I don’t think anyones lying that they like this, this is a nice perfume; of course people should like it! ‘Zenith’ simply Isn’t for me, and thats okay. No surprise the dupe of a perfume I felt indifferent towards was unremarkable for me. Regardless I feel this was worth the try and addition to my scent library for only $27. 😬

I can't speak for others but I can say that to ME, it's very similar to Queening. The primary difference being the opening, it still isn't extremely far off. Queening has more of a clean vanilla in the opening whereas Zenith has a sharper, more feminine opening but the similarity is still there (around 80%), After it dries down, the similarities increase, Zenith then becomes more of a skin scent, but also becomes a muskier, cleaner smelling vanilla. There is an absence of coconut but I never felt as if it was very prominent in the original anyways. The fragrance finishes around 92% if I had to put to a specific number on it.

So, Riiffs Zenith arrived in the mail today. It is a very nice cozy, creamy, and powdery vanilla. I am a lover of vanilla and coconut fragrances. I wish I could smell more of the coconut in it. But perhaps it’s the coconut adding to the perfume’s creaminess. It’s perfect for this time of year when it’s cold out. The fragrance wraps around you like a soft cashmere sweater. I think it will also work in early spring. I’m not sure how it will do in hot weather as this is a thick, dense, and creamy fragrance. It could possibly be cloyingly in the heat.

This one definitely needs to macerate. I hardly ever do it, but somehow felt compelled to give it another chance, as from the opening, despite the screechy jelly beans note, - the powdery vanilla was simply divine. So I left it to "cool off" for a month. Do believe me - now the fragrance is perfectly blended, elegant and enveloping, - a complete departure from what it came across as initially. The closest metaphor - I got an ugly duckling in the box, but then, with a bit of patience and self-restraint - I received a swan.

I haven't smelled Queening, but if this is how it smells, i don't understand why it is considered one of the best vanillas of all time. It is ok, not bad, but i could live without it. I detect a smoky note that i don't get where it comes from. Definatelly unisex, there is nothing too girlie about this fragrance ( to me ) . Still i have to mention the absolutely stunning bottle and the top quality of it. This was not cheap to make, so well done Riffs!

Sweet vanilla with soft creamy coconut and a touch of powder, quite dainty & beautiful! Simple & Easy like, nothing offensive. That bottle is basically a weapon, it’s HUGE! 🤦🏽♀️ Edit: 31/05 I’m more than half way gone, now considering buying the OG, although it would be redundant. Truly a beautiful scent, the scent bubble is 👌longevity is not the greatest but good enough.

Not a bad fragrance, but nothing particularly memorable either. It opens creamy, then develops into a fruity, powdery profile, which isn’t really my preferred DNA. I’ve tried a Dapper Fragrances version of Queening that I enjoyed much more. I’ll use this one up, but I wouldn’t repurchase it.

I wanted to give another suggestion, maybe even a better but also more affordable copy of Queening, but it is not in the list of the perfumery, and it is the perfume Rumor Has It by Bujairami. Everyone who likes Queening should try to find this perfume, very affordable price.

It's very citrocy I dont get vanilla or cream I hope it change with time... it like citro toilet cleaning product

Very odd fragrance for me. Creamy, musky, woody, why?

It does smell good, but it does not last.