Fragrance comparison

Invisible vs Qafiya 1

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

Invisible

G Parfums

3.2512 votes

Rank #64,521 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Qafiya 1

Ajmal

3.9885 votes

Rank #12,086 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qafiya 1 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Invisible
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Qafiya 1
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Invisible1/5

Qafiya 14/5

Ratings & consensus: Qafiya 1
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Qafiya 1
Sillage & projection: Invisible
Value for money: Qafiya 1
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Qafiya 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InvisibleG Parfums

Qafiya 1Ajmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 74%

3.98/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 52%

Category winnerQafiya 1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

42%Like

25%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

49%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityQafiya 1

SillageInvisible

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value65

Category winnerQafiya 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

metallic44%

leather30%

woody100%

musky92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both musky, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskSaffronWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseOrange BlossomSaffron

Heart

Woody NotesAmber

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMusk, Saffron and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Invisible, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring63

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Work 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 8%

Men25

Unisex69

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,521

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerQafiya 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Invisible by G Parfums is an intriguing indie release that redefines the second-skin category. Created by perfumer Oleg Grabchuk in 2017, this unisex composition centers on clean musk, bittersweet saffron, and dry woody notes. It opens with an unexpected metallic flash that quickly gives way to powdery leather and war…

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Qafiya 1 is a warm, rosy woody scent with a saffron edge. It opens on a plush rose and orange blossom glow, then settles into ambered woods that feel musky and slightly powdery. This is the kind of unisex oriental that tends to suit cooler weather and evening wear, especially if you like a dense, confident rose-woods…

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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, Invisible or Qafiya 1?

Qafiya 1 takes 4 of 5 categories. Invisible is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes; Qafiya 1 is rated 3.98/5 from 85 votes. Choose Invisible for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Qafiya 1 for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Invisible or Qafiya 1?

Qafiya 1 lasts longest (Qafiya 1 79/100, Invisible 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Invisible or Qafiya 1?

Invisible projects furthest (Invisible 75/100, Qafiya 1 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Invisible and Qafiya 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Saffron and Woody Notes.

Is Invisible or Qafiya 1 better for summer or winter?

Invisible suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Invisible and Qafiya 1?

Invisible features Musk, Saffron and Woody Notes. Qafiya 1 has top notes of Rose, Orange Blossom and Saffron, heart notes of Woody Notes and Amber, a base of Musk and Patchouli.