Awake
AkroEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Awake vs. Qahwa
Is Awake better than Qahwa?
Qahwa projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Green cardamomBrazilian coffee
warm spicycoffeearomaticwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Awake and Qahwa?
| Awake | Qahwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Awake and Qahwa smell?
Awake
Warm Spicy
Coffee
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Qahwa
Warm Spicy
Coffee
Smoky
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Awake and Qahwa share?
Top
Brazilian coffeeItalian LemonLemon
Cardamom
Heart
CardamomGreen cardamom
CoffeeSmokeLabdanum
Base
Haitian VetiverVetiver
DatesSiam BenzoinCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Awake or Qahwa?
| Awake | Qahwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Awake and Qahwa?
Coffee fragrances walk a fine line. Too bitter and they're unwearable; too sweet and they stop smelling like coffee. Awake walks it perfectly. The lemon keeps it honest, the cardamom keeps it warm.Awake
Qahwa earns attention in the opening, then quietly demands it again in the drydown. The cardamom and smoke create an unusual tension that most flankers merely hint at. This is worth the full wear.Qahwa
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