Fragrance comparison

Alpha vs Qawafi

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Alpha

Puzzy by Anitta

5.002 votes

Rank #46,496 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Qawafi

Nabeel

3.006 votes

Rank #64,590 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Alpha
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Qawafi
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alpha2/4

Qawafi2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Qawafi
Sillage & projection: Qawafi
Value for money: Alpha
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alpha

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AlphaPuzzy by Anitta

QawafiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 12%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityQawafi

SillageQawafi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlphaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

patchouli48%

earthy30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Woody NotesSpicy NotesPatchouliCedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmberRaspberryClovesPomegranateMintelemiCedarSpicy NotesPatchouliMuskTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Alpha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day56

Night100

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Date 29%Work 24%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,496

PerfumerCIMED

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlphaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alpha by Puzzy by Anitta delivers a surprisingly deep, dry cedar and warm amber profile for an everyday body spray. Do not expect sweet fruit. The initial burst brings prickly spicy notes before settling into earthy patchouli and smooth woody notes. It feels grounded, relaxed, and slightly smoky on warm skin. You get …

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Qawafi by Nabeel delivers a rich profile for cooler autumn nights. The blend merges sweet pomegranate and sharp cloves with a warm, resinous base of amber and dry cedar. It sits comfortably on the skin, offering a cozy spice that feels both traditional and modern.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alpha or Qawafi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alpha is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Qawafi is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Alpha for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Qawafi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpha or Qawafi?

Qawafi lasts longest (Qawafi 70/100, Alpha 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpha or Qawafi?

Qawafi projects furthest (Qawafi 58/100, Alpha 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alpha and Qawafi smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.