Fragrance comparison

Qatar vs Quintessence (2020)

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 686 ratings analysed

5 wins

Qatar

Roja Dove

4.17643 votes

Rank #519 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Quintessence (2020)

Manos Gerakinis

3.8643 votes

Rank #26,550 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qatar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Qatar
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Quintessence (2020)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Qatar5/7

Quintessence (2020)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Qatar
Community sentiment: Qatar
Longevity: Qatar
Sillage & projection: Qatar
Value for money: Quintessence (2020)
Versatility: Quintessence (2020)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Qatar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QatarRoja Dove

Quintessence (2020)Manos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 643 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerQatarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

341 votes

37%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerQatarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityQatar

SillageQatar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value43

Category winnerQuintessence (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Rose de MaiPeachPearVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Cotton CandyAmbergrisSaffronMuskBenzoinOrris RootStyrax

Top15-30 mins

SaffronClovesBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliWormwoodAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Quintessence (2020), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerQuintessence (2020)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Work 35%Date 30%Casual 22%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#519

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#26,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerQatarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qatar is a sweet amber oud with a fruity, almost candied twist. Pear, peach and violet give the opening a glossy, sugared feel before saffron, rose and woods pull it deeper and warmer. On skin, it usually settles into a plush mix of oud, benzoin, vanilla and soft musk. It suits cold weather best and will likely appeal…

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Manos Gerakinis Quintessence (2020) opens with a dry rush of black pepper, clove buds, and leathery saffron. It commands attention immediately. The initial burst carries a sharp alcohol lift that calms within three minutes, revealing an earthy heart of dark patchouli, bitter wormwood, and smooth cedar. You will not fi…

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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, Qatar or Quintessence (2020)?

Qatar takes 5 of 7 categories. Qatar is rated 4.17/5 from 643 votes; Quintessence (2020) is rated 3.86/5 from 43 votes. Choose Qatar for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Quintessence (2020) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Qatar or Quintessence (2020)?

Qatar lasts longest (Qatar 86/100, Quintessence (2020) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qatar or Quintessence (2020)?

Qatar projects furthest (Qatar 74/100, Quintessence (2020) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qatar and Quintessence (2020) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Benzoin.

Is Qatar or Quintessence (2020) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quintessence (2020) is the stronger pick. For winter, Qatar is the stronger pick. Quintessence (2020) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qatar and Quintessence (2020)?

Qatar has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Peach, Pear and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cotton Candy, Ambergris and Saffron. Quintessence (2020) has top notes of Saffron, Cloves and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Wormwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin.