Fragrance comparison

Qatar vs The Way You Kiss Me

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 669 ratings analysed

5 wins

Qatar

Roja Dove

4.17643 votes

Rank #512 AmberSweet

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58%scent match

Closely related

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,594 Warm SpicySweet

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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.
The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Qatar5/7

The Way You Kiss Me2/7

Ratings & consensus: Qatar
Community sentiment: Qatar
Longevity: Qatar
Sillage & projection: Qatar
Value for money: The Way You Kiss Me
Versatility: The Way You Kiss Me
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

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 643 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

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

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerQatarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityQatar

SillageQatar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value68

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, sweet and warm spicy

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

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPeach, Cotton Candy, Saffron and Musk. Durations are only published for The Way You Kiss Me, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Date 35%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#512

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#35,594

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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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 The Way You Kiss Me?

Qatar takes 5 of 7 categories. Qatar is rated 4.17/5 from 643 votes; The Way You Kiss Me is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Qatar for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Way You Kiss Me for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Qatar or The Way You Kiss Me?

Qatar lasts longest (Qatar 86/100, The Way You Kiss Me 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qatar or The Way You Kiss Me?

Qatar projects furthest (Qatar 74/100, The Way You Kiss Me 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qatar and The Way You Kiss Me smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Cotton Candy, Saffron and Musk.

Is Qatar or The Way You Kiss Me better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Way You Kiss Me is the stronger pick. For winter, Qatar is the stronger pick. The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qatar and The Way You Kiss Me?

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. The Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli.