Fragrance comparison

Durocaffe' vs Qahwa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 189 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durocaffe'

Bois 1920

3.82186 votes

Rank #11,336 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Qahwa

Marcoccia

3.003 votes

Rank #71,621 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durocaffe' takes 3 of 4 categories.

Durocaffe'
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Qahwa
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Durocaffe'3/4

Qahwa1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Durocaffe'Bois 1920

QahwaMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

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

44%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityDurocaffe'

SillageQahwa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDurocaffe'Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

coffee77%

chocolate69%

patchouli61%

rose100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

vanilla74%

woody65%

coffee56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and coffee

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoffeeSugar

Heart

Dark ChocolateVanillaDamask Rose

Base

PatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

RosePeachAmberSugar

Heart3-5 hrs

CoffeePatchouliLeatherGrapesPlum

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaVetiverMuskPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Sugar, Vanilla and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Qahwa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,336

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#71,621

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurocaffe'Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Durocaffe' is a dense coffee gourmand built around roasted beans, sugar, dark chocolate and vanilla, with rose, patchouli and amber giving it extra depth. It opens bold and sweet, then settles into a darker, creamier espresso-and-cacao profile. This suits coffee lovers who enjoy rich, long-wearing scents in cool weat…

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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, Durocaffe' or Qahwa?

Durocaffe' takes 3 of 4 categories. Durocaffe' is rated 3.82/5 from 186 votes; Qahwa is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Durocaffe' for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Qahwa for a rose and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Durocaffe' or Qahwa?

Durocaffe' lasts longest (Durocaffe' 76/100, Qahwa 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durocaffe' or Qahwa?

Qahwa projects furthest (Qahwa 75/100, Durocaffe' 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durocaffe' and Qahwa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and coffee accords. Common notes include Coffee, Sugar, Vanilla and Damask Rose.

Is Durocaffe' or Qahwa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durocaffe' and Qahwa?

Durocaffe' has top notes of Coffee and Sugar, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli and Amber. 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.