Fragrance comparison

Irth vs Qawafi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

4 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,118 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Qawafi

PARIS CORNER

3.4613 votes

Rank #60,722 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 4 of 5 categories.

Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Qawafi
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Irth4/5

Qawafi1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrthNabeel

QawafiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

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

15%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerQawafiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet

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

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronJuniperPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodCardamomDavana

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberOud

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Oud, Cedarwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Qawafi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIrthHigher 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 →

Qawafi by PARIS CORNER presents an oriental woody composition built on contrasting temperatures. The opening pairs crisp juniper berries and tart pineapple with warm saffron, creating an energetic, aromatic start. As the fragrance settles, dry cedarwood, herbal davana, and cardamom add spice and earthy structure. The …

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, Irth or Qawafi?

Irth takes 4 of 5 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Qawafi is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Qawafi for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Irth or Qawafi?

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Qawafi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irth or Qawafi?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Qawafi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irth and Qawafi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Oud, Cedarwood and Vanilla.

Is Irth or Qawafi better for summer or winter?

Qawafi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irth and Qawafi?

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. Qawafi has top notes of Saffron, Juniper and Pineapple, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cardamom and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Oud.