Fragrance comparison

Qing vs Amistad

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

5 wins

Qing

Papa James

5.003 votes

Rank #40,605 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Amistad

Guy Bouchara

4.002 votes

Rank #52,334 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qing takes 5 of 5 categories.

Qing
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amistad
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Qing5/5

Amistad0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QingPapa James

AmistadGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityQing

SillageQing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerQingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Red MandarinHazelnutOrangeLemonFig

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineNutmegRoseFir

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisVetiverCypressMusk

Top15-30 mins

LemonGrapefruitOrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomNutmegClary SageCypressGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

CedarVetiverBenzoinIncenseMyrrh

Category winnerQingLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerQingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qing by Papa James opens with a blast of red mandarin, tart lemon, and ripe fig. The citrus hits immediately. It smells bright, zesty, and juicy before a distinct hazelnut note adds a toasted, creamy undertone. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruitiness meets cooling fir needle and coastal cypress. The scent balanc…

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Guy Bouchara Amistad is a warm, woody spicy cologne that pairs bright Mediterranean citrus with an earthy woodland base. The scent starts with a brisk splash of bitter grapefruit, tart lemon, and orange before shifting into an aromatic core of crushed cypress, clary sage, and nutmeg. In the drydown, smoky incense, myr…

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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, Qing or Amistad?

Qing takes 5 of 5 categories. Qing is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Amistad is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Qing for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amistad for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Qing or Amistad?

Qing lasts longest (Qing 73/100, Amistad 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qing or Amistad?

Qing projects furthest (Qing 67/100, Amistad 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qing and Amistad smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

Is Qing or Amistad better for summer or winter?

Qing suits daytime wear; Amistad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qing and Amistad?

Qing has top notes of Red Mandarin, Hazelnut, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Fir, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Cypress and Musk. Amistad has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Clary Sage and Cypress, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Benzoin and Incense.