Qahwa Eau de Parfum bottle Qahwa
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2024 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Bizarre Brandy Eau de Toilette bottle Bizarre Brandy

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Qahwa
This isn't your average coffee hit, it's a bold, spicy brew that demands attention. While some find it a touch too photorealistic to wear, others adore its authentic, gourmand charm. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for coffee lovers, it's a must-try for its unique character.
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Our Verdict - Bizarre Brandy
A divisive boozy gourmand that some find utterly glorious and others can't stand. If you love a rich, spicy, and sweet scent, particularly in winter, this could be your new favourite. However, a jarring cumin note for some means it's not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 9%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 1% 4%
Green 3% 0%
Sweet 25% 29%
Warm 43% 40%
Woody 13% 15%
Earthy 21% 13%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 8% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Qahwa EdP
Bizarre Brandy EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 100% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Coffee 46% vs 30%
Only in Bizarre Brandy
Brandy 39% Maple 31%
Shared Notes
Cedar 32% vs 28%
Only in Bizarre Brandy
Tobacco 41% Incense 30%

Accords

Qahwa Bizarre Brandy
100%
Warm Spicy
89%
50%
Woody
100%
77%
Coffee
61%
Tobacco
65%
47%
Sweet
63%
54%
Amber
44%
52%
Smoky
44%
Cinnamon
49%
48%
Aromatic
Citrus
45%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
89%
Woody shared
50%
100%
Coffee shared
77%
61%
65%
Sweet shared
47%
63%
Amber shared
54%
44%
Smoky shared
52%
44%
49%
48%
45%

Performance

Qahwa Bizarre Brandy
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Qahwa

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong coffee and spicy gourmand profile, this isn't ideal for office wear, where it might be too intense. It shines on dates and during casual outings in cooler weather due to its warm, inviting nature. It could also work for formal evening events where a unique, sophisticated scent makes a statement.

Bizarre Brandy

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and rich, boozy gourmand accords make it less suitable for the office. However, it's perfect for intimate date nights or casual winter evenings due to its cosy and sensual nature. It's a bit too heavy for formal wear, leaning more towards a relaxed, indulgent atmosphere.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet accords and Coffee, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Qahwa
Bizarre Brandy
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