Fragrance comparison

Qafiya 4 vs Epic Woman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4,662 ratings analysed

Qafiya 4

Ajmal

3.7423 votes

Rank #39,170 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Epic Woman

Amouage

4.094,639 votes

Rank #23,791 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic 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 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 Woman4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Qafiya 4Ajmal

Epic WomanAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%

4.09/ 5 · 4,639 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerEpic 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

45%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

4,639 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEpic Woman

SillageQafiya 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value37

Category winnerEpic 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%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

CarawayCinnamonPink Nerium Oleander

Heart

Damask RoseTeaGeraniumJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumPatchouliAmberSandalowoodGuaiac WoodVanillaOrris Root

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex22

Women44

Men4

Unisex48

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,791

PerfumerAngéline Leporini, Cécile Zarokian, Daniel Maurel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpic 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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Epic Woman by Amouage opens with a dry, prickling heat of cinnamon and caraway that immediately cuts through the cold winter air. As it settles, a dark Damask rose emerges, wrapped in the cool smoke of frankincense and the medicinal depth of agarwood. It is a dense, dramatic fragrance built for formal evenings and cri…

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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 Woman?

Epic Woman takes 4 of 5 categories. Qafiya 4 is rated 3.74/5 from 23 votes; Epic Woman is rated 4.09/5 from 4,639 votes. Choose Qafiya 4 for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Epic 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 Woman?

Epic Woman lasts longest (Epic Woman 81/100, Qafiya 4 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qafiya 4 or Epic Woman?

Qafiya 4 projects furthest (Qafiya 4 78/100, Epic Woman 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qafiya 4 and Epic Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Qafiya 4 or Epic 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 Woman?

Qafiya 4 features Fruity Notes, Olibanum, Musk, Leather and Spicy Notes. Epic Woman has top notes of Caraway, Cinnamon and Pink Nerium Oleander, heart notes of Damask Rose, Tea, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Patchouli and Amber.