15 community ratings

Qafiya 1

Name: Qafiya 1
Brand: Ajmal

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.8/ 10

Community score
15 ratings

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Ajmal Qafiya 1 is a unisex scent built around orange blossom, saffron and rose, floral and sweet with a spicy edge.

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Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.

How does it perform?

From 20 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous

What does Qafiya 1 smell like?

It opens with orange blossom, saffron and rose, the floral side softened by spice. In the heart woody notes and amber lead, and the base settles into woody notes, patchouli and musk. The overall feel is oriental: sweet, powdery, creamy and lightly resinous.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the sample of votes is small, so take that loosely. The sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Arabian Oud Arabian Legend for Women and Widian Sahara have a close profile.