Fragrance comparison

Qing vs The Scent Of Kvarner

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

Qing

Papa James

5.003 votes

Rank #40,605 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

The Scent Of Kvarner

Croatian Perfume House · 2018

2.333 votes

Rank #66,811 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qing takes 4 of 4 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.
The Scent Of Kvarner
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Qing4/4

The Scent Of Kvarner0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QingPapa James

The Scent Of KvarnerCroatian Perfume House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityQing

SillageQing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value0

Category winnerQingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

violet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

Top

VioletBergamotBasilOrangeOlive

Heart

NutmegCinnamonBay LeafCardamomSageMintFigRosemary

Base

VetiverPalm LeafSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Fig, Nutmeg and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Qing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night68

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,811

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched2018

Reviews0

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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The Scent Of Kvarner from Croatian Perfume House smells like a fresh Mediterranean herb garden touched by sea air. It opens with sweet violet petals, zesty bergamot, orange, and savory green olive. As the initial brightness settles, warm kitchen spices of cinnamon and nutmeg mingle with aromatic bay leaf, garden sage,…

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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 The Scent Of Kvarner?

Qing takes 4 of 4 categories. Qing is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; The Scent Of Kvarner is rated 2.33/5 from 3 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 The Scent Of Kvarner for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, Qing or The Scent Of Kvarner?

Qing lasts longest (Qing 73/100, The Scent Of Kvarner 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qing or The Scent Of Kvarner?

Qing projects furthest (Qing 67/100, The Scent Of Kvarner 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qing and The Scent Of Kvarner smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Fig, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

Is Qing or The Scent Of Kvarner better for summer or winter?

Qing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qing and The Scent Of Kvarner?

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. The Scent Of Kvarner has top notes of Violet, Bergamot, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Bay Leaf and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Palm Leaf, Sandalwood and Musk.