Fragrance comparison

Nabati Oud vs Qawafi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nabati Oud

Astrophil & Stella

3.8324 votes

Rank #54,673 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%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?

Nabati Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nabati Oud
Choose it for a oud 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.

Nabati Oud4/5

Qawafi1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nabati OudAstrophil & Stella

QawafiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerNabati OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

17%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityNabati Oud

SillageNabati Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerQawafiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

anis69%

rum61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumStar AniseCardamomSaffronBergamotCinnamonAmbrette

Heart

OudLeatherAquatic notesTurkish RoseIrisDavana

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodPatchouliVetiverVanillaAmber

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronJuniperPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodCardamomDavana

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberOud

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex31

Women19

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,673

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNabati OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabati Oud opens with a dark splash of spiced rum, star anise, and crushed cardamom before revealing a heart of dry leather and dark oud. Perfumer Christian Provenzano balances the heavy resin with a cool flash of aquatic notes and soft Turkish rose, preventing the wood from turning overly dense. As it settles on skin…

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 …

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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, Nabati Oud or Qawafi?

Nabati Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Nabati Oud is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; Qawafi is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Nabati Oud for a oud 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, Nabati Oud or Qawafi?

Nabati Oud lasts longest (Nabati Oud 71/100, Qawafi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nabati Oud or Qawafi?

Projection is very close: Nabati Oud 60/100, Qawafi 58/100 for sillage.

Do Nabati Oud and Qawafi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Oud and Davana.

Is Nabati Oud or Qawafi better for summer or winter?

Nabati Oud suits evening wear; Qawafi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nabati Oud and Qawafi?

Nabati Oud has top notes of Rum, Star Anise, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Oud, Leather, Aquatic notes and Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.