RIIFFS Virtus vs Momento: New Extrait de Parfum Guide (2026)

Two new Extrait de Parfum releases from RIIFFS: one fresh and spicy, one rich and sweet.

RIIFFS perfumes have quickly become a favorite for fragrance fans who want a high-concentration scent with a striking bottle. Two of the newest arrivals at Palette 21 are RIIFFS Virtus and RIIFFS Momento. Both are 100ml Extrait de Parfum sprays, but they sit at opposite ends of the scent spectrum. Here is what each one smells like and when to wear it.

What is an Extrait de Parfum?

Extrait de Parfum is the most concentrated style of perfume, above Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette. A higher concentration means the scent develops slowly on the skin, which is why both Virtus and Momento are made as extraits. New to concentrations? Read our guide Eau de Parfum, Explained.

RIIFFS Virtus: fresh, spicy and clean

RIIFFS Virtus is an Extrait de Parfum made for everyday confidence. It opens with a bright, fresh-spicy burst of ginger, bergamot and cardamom. The heart softens into a clean floral blend of orange blossom, neroli and lily of the valley, then settles into a smooth base of musk, clearwood and ambroxan. The result is a modern woody-musky fragrance.

• Top notes: ginger, bergamot, cardamom
• Heart notes: orange blossom, neroli, lily of the valley
• Base notes: musk, clearwood, ambroxan
• Scent family: fresh spicy, woody, musky
• Size: 100ml / 3.4 fl oz
• Released: 2025

The bottle: a bold silver-and-black architectural bottle with a matching gift box.

Best for: men, though many wearers also enjoy it as a unisex scent. Wear it for work, daytime errands, date nights and year-round everyday use. The fresh opening suits warm weather, while the musky base keeps it comfortable in cooler months.

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RIIFFS Momento: rich oriental-gourmand

RIIFFS Momento is a rich, oriental-gourmand fragrance in a striking black bottle with gold detailing. Top notes of sugar, saffron and mandarin open with a warm, spiced sweetness, moving into a heart of tonka bean, Damask rose and agarwood for depth and elegance. The base settles into caramel, amberwood and cedar.

• Top notes: sugar, saffron, mandarin
• Heart notes: tonka bean, Damask rose, agarwood
• Base notes: caramel, amberwood, cedar
• Scent family: oriental, gourmand
• Size: 100ml

Best for: formal occasions, business meetings and intimate evenings. It is described as a versatile, season-less addition to any fragrance wardrobe.

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RIIFFS Virtus vs Momento at a glance

Which RIIFFS perfume is right for you?

• Pick Virtus if you like clean, fresh colognes with a bit of spice and want one bottle for everyday wear.
• Pick Momento if you love saffron, rose and agarwood warmth with a sweet caramel finish for dressier moments.

More new RIIFFS arrivals at Palette 21

Exploring the brand? These RIIFFS fragrances are also new on our shelf: Virtessa, Hulm, Hoor and Freeze in Flames.

How to apply an Extrait de Parfum

Start with two or three sprays on pulse points such as the neck, chest or wrists. Do not rub your wrists together. Store the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

FAQ

What does RIIFFS Virtus smell like?
Fresh and spicy at first (ginger, bergamot, cardamom), clean and floral in the heart, and warm and musky in the dry-down with musk, clearwood and ambroxan.

What does RIIFFS Momento smell like?
Warm, spiced sweetness from sugar, saffron and mandarin, with tonka bean, Damask rose and agarwood in the heart and a caramel, amberwood and cedar base.

Are RIIFFS Virtus and Momento Extrait de Parfum?
Yes. Both are Extrait de Parfum in a 100ml bottle.

Is RIIFFS Virtus unisex?
It is made for men, and many wearers also enjoy it as a unisex scent.

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