Fragrance comparison

Qafiya 4 vs Epic 56 Woman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 580 ratings analysed

Qafiya 4

Ajmal

3.7423 votes

Rank #39,177 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Epic 56 Woman

Amouage

4.27557 votes

Rank #23,512 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic 56 Woman takes 4 of 5 categories.

Qafiya 4
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Epic 56 Woman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Qafiya 41/5

Epic 56 Woman4/5

Ratings & consensus: Epic 56 Woman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Epic 56 Woman
Sillage & projection: Qafiya 4
Value for money: Epic 56 Woman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Epic 56 Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Qafiya 4Ajmal

Epic 56 WomanAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%

4.27/ 5 · 557 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerEpic 56 WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

557 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEpic 56 Woman

SillageQafiya 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value33

Category winnerEpic 56 WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

leather77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fruity NotesOlibanumMuskLeatherSpicy NotesGuaiac WoodAmberWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CuminPink PepperCinnamon

Heart

Damask RoseGeraniumJasmine Tea

Base

OlibanumPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMuskSandalwoodAmberOrris

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Musk, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night57

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex22

Women44

Men7

Unisex59

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,512

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpic 56 WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qafiya 4 is a fruity amber woods scent with a clear leather and oud direction, warmed by spices and a smoky incense feel. It opens with a sweet, darker fruit tone, then settles into musky woods with resinous warmth and a slightly animalic edge. On skin it often reads best in cooler weather and evenings, especially if …

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Amouage Epic 56 Woman is a high-concentration amber spicy fragrance built around a core of cumin, rose, and patchouli. It wears like a warm, resinous veil, making it ideal for freezing winter nights and formal cold-weather events where you want a dry, wood-backed presence that lasts all day.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Qafiya 4 or Epic 56 Woman?

Epic 56 Woman takes 4 of 5 categories. Qafiya 4 is rated 3.74/5 from 23 votes; Epic 56 Woman is rated 4.27/5 from 557 votes. Choose Qafiya 4 for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Epic 56 Woman for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Qafiya 4 or Epic 56 Woman?

Epic 56 Woman lasts longest (Epic 56 Woman 86/100, Qafiya 4 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qafiya 4 or Epic 56 Woman?

Qafiya 4 projects furthest (Qafiya 4 78/100, Epic 56 Woman 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qafiya 4 and Epic 56 Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Musk, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

Is Qafiya 4 or Epic 56 Woman better for summer or winter?

Qafiya 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qafiya 4 and Epic 56 Woman?

Qafiya 4 features Fruity Notes, Olibanum, Musk, Leather and Spicy Notes. Epic 56 Woman has top notes of Cumin, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Tea, a base of Olibanum, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.