Fragrance comparison

NOUF vs Qawafi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

5 wins

NOUF

PARIS CORNER

4.4042 votes

Rank #25,502 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%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?

NOUF takes 5 of 6 categories.

NOUF
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Qawafi
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

NOUF5/6

Qawafi1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NOUFPARIS CORNER

QawafiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerNOUFRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

42 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityNOUF

SillageNOUF

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNOUFBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

tropical77%

oud69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleSaffron

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineBalsam Fir

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberOudCedar

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronJuniperPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodCardamomDavana

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberOud

Category winnerQawafiLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall67

Winter38

Day100

Night63

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex64

Women12

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNOUFHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

NOUF by PARIS CORNER delivers a bold splash of ripe pineapple sharpened by spicy saffron right from the first spray. The opening is bright, juicy, and energetic, cutting through warm air with a distinct tropical sweetness. As the initial fruit settles, clean jasmine and resinous balsam fir introduce a crisp forest gre…

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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, NOUF or Qawafi?

NOUF takes 5 of 6 categories. NOUF is rated 4.40/5 from 42 votes; Qawafi is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose NOUF for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Qawafi for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, NOUF or Qawafi?

NOUF lasts longest (NOUF 75/100, Qawafi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NOUF or Qawafi?

NOUF projects furthest (NOUF 63/100, Qawafi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NOUF and Qawafi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Saffron, Amber and Oud.

Is NOUF or Qawafi better for summer or winter?

NOUF suits daytime wear; Qawafi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NOUF and Qawafi?

NOUF has top notes of Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine and Balsam Fir, a base of Amber, Oud and Cedar. 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.