Fragrance comparison

Epic 56 Woman vs Qafiya 4

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 580 ratings analysed

4 wins

Epic 56 Woman

Amouage

4.27557 votes

Rank #23,512 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Qafiya 4

Ajmal

3.7423 votes

Rank #39,177 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic 56 Woman takes 4 of 5 categories.

Epic 56 Woman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Qafiya 4
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Epic 56 Woman4/5

Qafiya 41/5

Ratings & consensus: Epic 56 Woman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Epic 56 Woman
Sillage & projection: Qafiya 4
Value for money: Epic 56 Woman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Epic 56 Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic 56 WomanAmouage

Qafiya 4Ajmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 557 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%

Category winnerEpic 56 WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

557 votes

30%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEpic 56 Woman

SillageQafiya 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value28

Category winnerEpic 56 WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

leather77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CuminPink PepperCinnamon

Heart

Damask RoseGeraniumJasmine Tea

Base

OlibanumPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMuskSandalwoodAmberOrris

Notes

Fruity NotesOlibanumMuskLeatherSpicy NotesGuaiac WoodAmberWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex59

Women33

Men33

Unisex22

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,512

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpic 56 WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Epic 56 Woman is a high-concentration amber spicy fragrance built around a core of cumin, rose, and patchouli. It wears like a warm, resinous veil, making it ideal for freezing winter nights and formal cold-weather events where you want a dry, wood-backed presence that lasts all day.

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Qafiya 4 is a fruity amber woods scent with a clear leather and oud direction, warmed by spices and a smoky incense feel. It opens with a sweet, darker fruit tone, then settles into musky woods with resinous warmth and a slightly animalic edge. On skin it often reads best in cooler weather and evenings, especially if …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Epic 56 Woman or Qafiya 4?

Epic 56 Woman takes 4 of 5 categories. Epic 56 Woman is rated 4.27/5 from 557 votes; Qafiya 4 is rated 3.74/5 from 23 votes. Choose Epic 56 Woman for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Qafiya 4 for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic 56 Woman or Qafiya 4?

Epic 56 Woman lasts longest (Epic 56 Woman 86/100, Qafiya 4 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic 56 Woman or Qafiya 4?

Qafiya 4 projects furthest (Qafiya 4 78/100, Epic 56 Woman 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic 56 Woman and Qafiya 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Musk.

Is Epic 56 Woman or Qafiya 4 better for summer or winter?

Qafiya 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic 56 Woman and Qafiya 4?

Epic 56 Woman has top notes of Cumin, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Tea, a base of Olibanum, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Qafiya 4 features Fruity Notes, Olibanum, Musk, Leather and Spicy Notes.