Fragrance comparison

Irth vs Qafiya 2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

4 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,300 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Qafiya 2

Ajmal

4.15209 votes

Rank #6,499 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 4 of 7 categories.

Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Qafiya 2
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Irth4/7

Qafiya 23/7

Ratings & consensus: Irth
Community sentiment: Irth
Longevity: Qafiya 2
Sillage & projection: Qafiya 2
Value for money: Irth
Versatility: Irth
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Qafiya 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrthNabeel

Qafiya 2Ajmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

4.15/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

47%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityQafiya 2

SillageQafiya 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value72

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

coffee80%

citrus70%

mossy60%

powdery50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

CoffeeBergamot

Heart

SpicesOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesSpices and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring26

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIrthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#6,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerQafiya 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

Reviews →

Ajmal Qafiya 2 is a coffee and spice scent with a brighter citrus lift at the top, then a warm floral touch through the middle. It dries down into smooth woods with a mossy, slightly earthy finish. It usually wears bold, best in cooler weather and evenings. If you like warm spicy, woody fragrances that keep a coffee n…

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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, Irth or Qafiya 2?

Irth takes 4 of 7 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Qafiya 2 is rated 4.15/5 from 209 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Qafiya 2 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Irth or Qafiya 2?

Qafiya 2 lasts longest (Qafiya 2 88/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irth or Qafiya 2?

Qafiya 2 projects furthest (Qafiya 2 81/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irth and Qafiya 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Spices and Sandalwood.

Is Irth or Qafiya 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Qafiya 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irth and Qafiya 2?

Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Qafiya 2 has top notes of Coffee and Bergamot, heart notes of Spices and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood and Moss.