Qafiya 2 vs The Red Moon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Qafiya 2 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Qafiya 2Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The Red MoonChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Qafiya 24/5
The Red Moon1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Qafiya 2
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Qafiya 2
- Sillage & projection
- Qafiya 2
- Value for money
- The Red Moon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Qafiya 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Qafiya 2AjmalThe Red MoonIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 209 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 59%Had 6%Want 34%
Category winnerQafiya 2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
194 votes
43%Love
29%Like
21%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQafiya 2
SillageQafiya 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Red MoonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody90%
coffee80%
citrus70%
mossy60%
powdery50%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
lavender69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoffeeBergamot
Heart
SpicesOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodMoss
Top
Blood OrangeSpicesBlack Pepper
Heart
LavenderOrange Blossom
Base
AmberWoody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesSpices, Orange Blossom and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring26
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring44
Summer0
Fall78
Winter100
Day13
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,499
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#43,486
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerQafiya 2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal 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…
Reviews →The Red Moon by In The Box is a spicy amber fragrance that centers on a bold blood orange opening. This 2025 release blends peppery heat with a creamy heart of lavender and orange blossom. Designed for men who appreciate warmth, it settles into a smooth base of white sandalwood and tonka bean, ideal for crisp autumn e…
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, Qafiya 2 or The Red Moon?
Qafiya 2 takes 4 of 5 categories. Qafiya 2 is rated 4.15/5 from 209 votes; The Red Moon is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Qafiya 2 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose The Red Moon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Qafiya 2 or The Red Moon?
Qafiya 2 lasts longest (Qafiya 2 88/100, The Red Moon 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Qafiya 2 or The Red Moon?
Qafiya 2 projects furthest (Qafiya 2 81/100, The Red Moon 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Qafiya 2 and The Red Moon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Orange Blossom and Moss.
Is Qafiya 2 or The Red Moon better for summer or winter?
The Red Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Qafiya 2 and The Red Moon?
Qafiya 2 has top notes of Coffee and Bergamot, heart notes of Spices and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood and Moss. The Red Moon has top notes of Blood Orange, Spices and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Moss and White Sandalwood.
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