Fragrance comparison

Sofist vs Hawwa Red

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sofist

Água de Cheiro

4.5625 votes

Rank #26,567 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Hawwa Red

Zimaya

3.7184 votes

Rank #14,678 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofist takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sofist
Choose it for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hawwa Red
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sofist4/7

Hawwa Red2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofistÁgua de Cheiro

Hawwa RedZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

3.71/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 45%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerSofistRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

31%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerSofistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySofist

SillageSofist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

soft spicy90%

musky80%

green70%

animalic60%

aromatic50%

fruity100%

sweet90%

aromatic80%

soft spicy70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both soft spicy, musky and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cassis

Heart

Lily

Base

Musk

Top

CassisStrawberryRaspberryOrange

Heart

Black CurrantGrapefruitPeachLily

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCassis, Lily and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night59

Category winnerHawwa RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerHawwa RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofist by Água de Cheiro brings a classic floral approach to daily wear. It opens with the tart bite of cassis, quickly settling into a prominent, lush lily heart. Supported by a clean musk base, it functions as a reliable, soapy-fresh staple for those who prefer white floral compositions that stay grounded and profes…

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Zimaya Hawwa Red opens with a sharp burst of cassis, tart raspberry, and sweet strawberry before settling into a juicy heart of black currant and grapefruit. A soft base of musk, vanilla, and faint patchouli holds the fruits on skin. It delivers a bright, shower-fresh berry feel for warm spring and summer afternoons.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sofist or Hawwa Red?

Sofist takes 4 of 7 categories. Sofist is rated 4.56/5 from 25 votes; Hawwa Red is rated 3.71/5 from 84 votes. Choose Sofist for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hawwa Red for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofist or Hawwa Red?

Sofist lasts longest (Sofist 63/100, Hawwa Red 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofist or Hawwa Red?

Sofist projects furthest (Sofist 62/100, Hawwa Red 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofist and Hawwa Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, musky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lily and Musk.

Is Sofist or Hawwa Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hawwa Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Sofist is the stronger pick. Sofist suits daytime wear; Hawwa Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofist and Hawwa Red?

Sofist has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Lily, a base of Musk. Hawwa Red has top notes of Cassis, Strawberry, Raspberry and Orange, heart notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Peach and Lily, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli.