Fragrance comparison

Water Ivy vs Qamara

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

Water Ivy

Brocard

3.3185 votes

Rank #21,373 FreshFloral

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Qamara

Khayali

4.008 votes

Rank #58,967 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Water Ivy
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Qamara
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Water Ivy2/4

Qamara2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Water IvyBrocard

QamaraKhayali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

31%Like

22%Ok

24%Dislike

6%Hate

85 votes

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityQamara

SillageQamara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value63

Category winnerWater IvyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

floral92%

green84%

aquatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesBergamotPeach

Heart

IvyJasminePeonyBellflower

Base

White MuskMoss

Top

LitchiBergamotPeach

Heart

Orange BlossomPeonyJasmine

Base

Woody NotesMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Jasmine and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall46

Winter29

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,373

PerfumerPatrice Martin

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#58,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWater IvyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Water Ivy opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, watery notes, and crisp peach. The initial spray feels cold and green rather than sweet or fruity. Within minutes, crushed ivy leaves and white floral notes of jasmine, peony, and bellflower emerge on skin. The floral heart carries an intense, soapy brightness th…

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Qamara by Khayali is a bright floral fruity scent built around juicy litchi, peach, bergamot, and a clean white floral heart. It feels fresh, lightly sweet, and easy to approach, with musk, soft woods, and moss keeping the dry-down smoother than the opening suggests. Best for people who like modern fruity florals with…

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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, Water Ivy or Qamara?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Water Ivy is rated 3.31/5 from 85 votes; Qamara is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Water Ivy for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Qamara for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Water Ivy or Qamara?

Qamara lasts longest (Qamara 73/100, Water Ivy 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Water Ivy or Qamara?

Qamara projects furthest (Qamara 67/100, Water Ivy 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Water Ivy and Qamara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine and Peony.

Is Water Ivy or Qamara better for summer or winter?

Water Ivy suits daytime wear; Qamara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Water Ivy and Qamara?

Water Ivy has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Ivy, Jasmine, Peony and Bellflower, a base of White Musk and Moss. Qamara has top notes of Litchi, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Moss.