Fragrance comparison

La Rose Noire vs Qawafi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

4 wins

La Rose Noire

Amouroud

3.4432 votes

Rank #23,023 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%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?

La Rose Noire takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

La Rose Noire4/5

Qawafi1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Rose NoireAmouroud

QawafiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerLa Rose NoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

19%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

27 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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityLa Rose Noire

SillageLa Rose Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value75

Category winnerQawafiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomDavanaLilyGeranium

Heart

Rose de MaiCedarwoodCloveSaffron

Base

LeatherOudVetyverMusk

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronJuniperPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodCardamomDavana

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberOud

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Davana, Cedarwood and Saffron. Durations are only published for Qawafi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer25

Fall92

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex33

Women7

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLa Rose NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouroud La Rose Noire is a complex, dark, and earthy rose fragrance. Cardamom and davana top notes lead into a deep heart of Rose de Mai, saffron, and clove. It finds its identity in a base of robust leather, oud, and vetyver. This scent is ideal for those who prefer challenging, resinous, and masculine-leaning unise…

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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 …

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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, La Rose Noire or Qawafi?

La Rose Noire takes 4 of 5 categories. La Rose Noire is rated 3.44/5 from 32 votes; Qawafi is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose La Rose Noire for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Qawafi for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Rose Noire or Qawafi?

La Rose Noire lasts longest (La Rose Noire 81/100, Qawafi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Rose Noire or Qawafi?

La Rose Noire projects furthest (La Rose Noire 77/100, Qawafi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Rose Noire and Qawafi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Davana, Cedarwood and Saffron.

Is La Rose Noire or Qawafi better for summer or winter?

La Rose Noire suits evening wear; Qawafi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Rose Noire and Qawafi?

La Rose Noire has top notes of Cardamom, Davana, Lily and Geranium, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Cedarwood, Clove and Saffron, a base of Leather, Oud, Vetyver and Musk. 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.