Fragrance comparison

Bangkok Bang vs Qawafi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bangkok Bang

Street Origins

5.001 votes

Rank #50,238 Soft SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Qawafi

PARIS CORNER

3.4613 votes

Rank #60,722 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bangkok Bang takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bangkok Bang
Choose it for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Qawafi
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bangkok Bang4/4

Qawafi0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bangkok BangStreet Origins

QawafiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

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

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityBangkok Bang

SillageBangkok Bang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBangkok BangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

soft spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

smoky77%

fresh69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGingerCardamomCinnamonSaffronNutmeg

Heart

IncenseDavanaOudMyrrhDates

Base

LabdanumLeatherMateTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaBenzoin

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronJuniperPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodCardamomDavana

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberOud

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Davana and Oud. Durations are only published for Qawafi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBangkok BangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Street Origins Bangkok Bang opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, ginger, and cardamom before settling into a warm core of incense, dates, and oud. The base anchors the composition with dry leather, labdanum, and patchouli. It projects strongly during cold autumn nights and cool spring evenings, giving off a dark, …

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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 …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bangkok Bang or Qawafi?

Bangkok Bang takes 4 of 4 categories. Bangkok Bang is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Qawafi is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bangkok Bang for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Qawafi for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bangkok Bang or Qawafi?

Bangkok Bang lasts longest (Bangkok Bang 80/100, Qawafi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bangkok Bang or Qawafi?

Bangkok Bang projects furthest (Bangkok Bang 75/100, Qawafi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bangkok Bang and Qawafi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Davana and Oud.

Is Bangkok Bang or Qawafi better for summer or winter?

Bangkok Bang suits evening wear; Qawafi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bangkok Bang and Qawafi?

Bangkok Bang has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Incense, Davana, Oud and Myrrh, a base of Labdanum, Leather, Mate and Tonka Bean. 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.