Fragrance comparison

Kalan vs Qafiya 2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,163 ratings analysed

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #3,670 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Qafiya 2

Ajmal

4.15209 votes

Rank #6,499 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qafiya 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Qafiya 2
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Kalan2/7

Qafiya 25/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalanParfums de Marly

Qafiya 2Ajmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerQafiya 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

22%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

10%Hate

2,954 votes

47%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerQafiya 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityQafiya 2

SillageQafiya 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value72

Category winnerQafiya 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

coffee80%

citrus70%

mossy60%

powdery50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

Woody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

CoffeeBergamot

Heart

SpicesOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesSpices, Orange Blossom and Moss. Durations are only published for Kalan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring26

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKalanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,670

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#6,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerKalanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Kalan is an unapologetic, fiery spice bomb anchored by rich woods and dark blood orange. Right from the initial spray, sharp black pepper and warm spices clash against juicy citrus, creating a prickle of heat that grabs your attention immediately. As the initial flash mellows, herbal lavender and crea…

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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, Kalan or Qafiya 2?

Qafiya 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes; Qafiya 2 is rated 4.15/5 from 209 votes. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Qafiya 2 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kalan or Qafiya 2?

Qafiya 2 lasts longest (Qafiya 2 88/100, Kalan 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalan or Qafiya 2?

Qafiya 2 projects furthest (Qafiya 2 81/100, Kalan 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalan and Qafiya 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Spices, Orange Blossom and Moss.

Is Kalan or Qafiya 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Qafiya 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Kalan is the stronger pick. Kalan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalan and Qafiya 2?

Kalan has top notes of Spices, Blood Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes, Moss, White Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Qafiya 2 has top notes of Coffee and Bergamot, heart notes of Spices and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood and Moss.