Fragrance comparison

Ancient Rome vs Qahwa

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Ancient Rome

Centurion Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #42,714 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Qahwa

Marcoccia

3.003 votes

Rank #64,319 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Ancient Rome
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Qahwa
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ancient Rome1/4

Qahwa1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Qahwa
Fragranxe ranking: Ancient Rome

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ancient RomeCenturion Parfums

QahwaMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

rose100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

vanilla74%

woody65%

coffee56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonCoffee

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSugar

Base6-9 hrs

CedarWhite MuskVanilla

Top20-30 mins

RosePeachAmberSugar

Heart3-5 hrs

CoffeePatchouliLeatherGrapesPlum

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaVetiverMuskPrecious Woods

Category winnerQahwaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 19%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#64,319

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAncient RomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ancient Rome by Centurion Parfums takes an unexpected turn with its lively pairing of bright lemon and dark roasted coffee. The sharp, sparkling citrus peel cuts straight through the bitter roast within seconds of spraying. As the initial brightness softens, sweet crystalline sugar melts into tender rose petals, creat…

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Marcoccia Qahwa opens with an immediate burst of sugared rose and juicy peach wrapped in golden amber warmth. Rather than a harsh espresso kick, the coffee note emerges like a smooth, roasted brew poured alongside dark plum and grape preserves. As the scent settles on skin, earthy patchouli and soft leather add ground…

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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, Ancient Rome or Qahwa?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Ancient Rome is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Qahwa is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ancient Rome for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Qahwa for a rose and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ancient Rome or Qahwa?

They last about the same: Ancient Rome 73/100, Qahwa 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ancient Rome or Qahwa?

Projection is very close: Ancient Rome 75/100, Qahwa 75/100 for sillage.

Do Ancient Rome and Qahwa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coffee, Rose, Sugar and Vanilla.

Is Ancient Rome or Qahwa better for summer or winter?

Ancient Rome suits daytime wear; Qahwa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ancient Rome and Qahwa?

Ancient Rome has top notes of Lemon and Coffee, heart notes of Rose and Sugar, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Vanilla. Qahwa has top notes of Rose, Peach, Amber and Sugar, heart notes of Coffee, Patchouli, Leather and Grapes, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Musk and Precious Woods.