Shaheen Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Shaheen Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2025 Year 2023
£ Price Tier ££
Aquila Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle Aquila Absolute

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shaheen Oud
This one's a wild ride. Shaheen Oud smashes together oud, leather, and juicy passionfruit for a scent that's either brilliantly bold or a complete muddle. It demands attention and definitely isn't for the faint-hearted.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Aquila Absolute
This one's a divisive delight. Some find it a masterful blend of fruity oud and leather, while others are put off by its sweetness or perceived harshness. Definitely sample it first, because you'll either love how unique it is or find it totally not your vibe.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 3%
Floral 28% 29%
Fruity 14% 15%
Green 5% 11%
Sweet 19% 19%
Warm 17% 19%
Woody 13% 9%
Earthy 16% 10%
Animalic 20% 12%
Fresh 7% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shaheen Oud EdP
Aquila Absolute EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 50% vs 50%
Geranium 50% vs 49%
Shared Notes
Oud 33% vs 23%
Leather 33% vs 25%
Patchouli 16% vs 13%
Only in Shaheen Oud
Amber 17%
Only in Aquila Absolute
Violet Leaf 21% Labdanum 16%

Accords

Shaheen Oud Aquila Absolute
100%
Leather
94%
65%
Fruity
100%
69%
Warm Spicy
99%
Rose
92%
88%
Oud
87%
58%
Sweet
82%
Aromatic
80%
Ozonic
73%
71%
Tropical
65%
Animalic
62%
Aquatic
62%
58%
Patchouli
58%
Amber
52%
Fresh
Leather shared
100%
94%
Fruity shared
65%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
69%
99%
92%
Oud shared
88%
87%
Sweet shared
58%
82%
80%
73%
71%
Animalic shared
65%
62%
62%
58%
58%
52%

Performance

Shaheen Oud Aquila Absolute
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Shaheen Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

The strong, animalic and warm spicy accords make this too potent for an office setting. It's much better suited for evening dates or special occasions where its unique character can truly shine without overwhelming.

Aquila Absolute

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this is best suited for special occasions where it can shine. Its bold fruity-leather profile leans heavily towards evening wear, making it a stellar choice for dates or formal events. It's too potent for most office environments, but could work for casual evening outings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
91%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Warm Spicy, Leather accords and Rose, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shaheen Oud
Aquila Absolute
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