Fragrance comparison

Catullus vs Qahwa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Catullus

Misenum

2.502 votes

Rank #74,469 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Qahwa

Marcoccia

3.003 votes

Rank #72,439 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qahwa takes 4 of 4 categories.

Catullus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character.
Qahwa
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Catullus0/4

Qahwa4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CatullusMisenum

QahwaMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityQahwa

SillageQahwa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value25

Category winnerQahwaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

rose100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

vanilla74%

woody65%

coffee56%

Scent match77%Very similar · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePeachAmberJasmineSugar

Heart

GrapesCoffeePlumLeatherPatchouliCloves

Base

MuskVetiverVanillaPrecious Woods

Top20-30 mins

RosePeachAmberSugar

Heart3-5 hrs

CoffeePatchouliLeatherGrapesPlum

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaVetiverMuskPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesRose, Peach, Amber and Sugar. Durations are only published for Qahwa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,469

PerfumerPaolo Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,439

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQahwaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catullus is a fruity sweet unisex scent with a plush, slightly eccentric profile. Peach, rose and sugar give the opening a soft richness, then grape, plum and coffee pull it into darker territory with leather, patchouli and clove adding texture. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, musk, vetiver and w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Catullus or Qahwa?

Qahwa takes 4 of 4 categories. Catullus is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Qahwa is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Catullus for a fruity and sweet character. Choose Qahwa for a rose and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Catullus or Qahwa?

Qahwa lasts longest (Qahwa 73/100, Catullus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catullus or Qahwa?

Qahwa projects furthest (Qahwa 75/100, Catullus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catullus and Qahwa smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Peach, Amber and Sugar.

Is Catullus or Qahwa better for summer or winter?

Qahwa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catullus and Qahwa?

Catullus has top notes of Rose, Peach, Amber and Jasmine, heart notes of Grapes, Coffee, Plum and Leather, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Precious Woods. 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.