Fragrance comparison

Arabian Rose vs Qawafi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Arabian Rose

Bella Bellissima

4.6715 votes

Rank #37,551 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Qawafi

PARIS CORNER

3.4613 votes

Rank #60,722 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabian Rose takes 2 of 4 categories.

Arabian Rose
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Qawafi
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabian Rose2/4

Qawafi1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian RoseBella Bellissima

QawafiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerArabian RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

15%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityQawafi

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronTangerineBergamotCardamom

Heart

Taif RoseGeraniumGuaiac WoodPatchouliVetiver

Base

OudSandalwoodBourbon VanillaGurjan balsamCedarwoodAmber

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronJuniperPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodCardamomDavana

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberOud

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Oud and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Qawafi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerArabian RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bella Bellissima Arabian Rose shifts the typical oud rose formula by injecting a sharp burst of cardamom and tangerine at the start. It wears on skin like a heavy, spiced wool coat, settling into a dark, smoky base of guaiac wood and earthy patchouli. It is built for freezing winter nights and formal evening wear.

Reviews →

Qawafi by PARIS CORNER presents an oriental woody composition built on contrasting temperatures. The opening pairs crisp juniper berries and tart pineapple with warm saffron, creating an energetic, aromatic start. As the fragrance settles, dry cedarwood, herbal davana, and cardamom add spice and earthy structure. The …

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arabian Rose or Qawafi?

Arabian Rose takes 2 of 4 categories. Arabian Rose is rated 4.67/5 from 15 votes; Qawafi is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Arabian Rose for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Qawafi for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Rose or Qawafi?

They last about the same: Qawafi 64/100, Arabian Rose 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Rose or Qawafi?

Projection is very close: Arabian Rose 58/100, Qawafi 58/100 for sillage.

Do Arabian Rose and Qawafi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Oud and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Arabian Rose or Qawafi better for summer or winter?

Arabian Rose suits daytime wear; Qawafi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Rose and Qawafi?

Arabian Rose has top notes of Saffron, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Taif Rose, Geranium, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli, a base of Oud, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vanilla and Gurjan balsam. Qawafi has top notes of Saffron, Juniper and Pineapple, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cardamom and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Oud.