Edgewater vs Q Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Q Uomo takes 5 of 5 categories.
EdgewaterChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Q UomoChoose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Edgewater0/5
Q Uomo5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Q Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Q Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Q Uomo
- Value for money
- Q Uomo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Q Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EdgewaterMichael Malul LondonQ UomoArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%
4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 75%Had 2%Want 22%
Category winnerQ UomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
29%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
91 votes
40%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQ Uomo
SillageQ Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQ UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
green84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
coffee100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeppermintAppleGrapefruitBergamotBlack PepperCardamomCinnamon
Heart
LactonesFig LeafCoconutLavenderSageSaffronPetitgrainTimur
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodCedarTobaccoVanillaTonka BeanHeliotrope
Top
GrapefruitSaffronLemon
Heart
CoffeeLavenderGingerSage
Base
LeatherCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Sage and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer40
Fall90
Winter80
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,285
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,903
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerQ UomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEdgewater opens crisp and lively, with peppermint, grapefruit, bergamot and apple giving it a cool, aromatic lift. As it settles, fig leaf, lavender, sage and creamy coconut-like lactones soften the spice and pull it into a greener, smoother shape. The dry-down adds tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and tonka, so it…
Reviews →Armaf Q Uomo opens with a sharp burst of bittersweet grapefruit and lemon, quickly warmed by saffron. As it settles, a dry coffee note takes center stage, backed by herbaceous sage and lavender. This clean, aromatic heart moves into a base of dry cedar and leather that stays close to the skin. It works best for casual…
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, Edgewater or Q Uomo?
Q Uomo takes 5 of 5 categories. Edgewater is rated 4.00/5 from 91 votes; Q Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Edgewater for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Q Uomo for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Edgewater or Q Uomo?
Q Uomo lasts longest (Q Uomo 80/100, Edgewater 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Edgewater or Q Uomo?
Q Uomo projects furthest (Q Uomo 75/100, Edgewater 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Edgewater and Q Uomo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Sage and Saffron.
Is Edgewater or Q Uomo better for summer or winter?
Q Uomo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Edgewater and Q Uomo?
Edgewater has top notes of Peppermint, Apple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lactones, Fig Leaf, Coconut and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco. Q Uomo has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron and Lemon, heart notes of Coffee, Lavender, Ginger and Sage, a base of Leather, Cedar and Amber.
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