Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Qaa'ed Intense
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2024 Year 2012
£ Price Tier ££
Volutes Eau de Toilette bottle Volutes

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum
This one's a serious crowd-pleaser, delivering a luxurious, grown-up vibe that punches well above its price point. It's a sweet, spicy powerhouse, though some say it takes a bit of 'maturation' to truly shine. If you're after a sophisticated scent that gets noticed, this is your winner.
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Our Verdict - Volutes Eau de Toilette
Volutes EDT is a divisive beast: some find it a sublime, comforting honeyed tobacco dream, while others are baffled by its poor projection and fleeting performance, leaving them feeling short-changed. This is not universally loved, but has its ardent cheerleaders.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 3% 9%
Fruity 0% 5%
Green 0% 5%
Sweet 43% 32%
Warm 38% 37%
Woody 10% 6%
Earthy 20% 16%
Animalic 9% 7%
Fresh 0% 1%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Qaa'ed Intense EdP
Volutes EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco 35% vs 26%
Honey 31% vs 26%
Only in Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 33%
Only in Volutes Eau de Toilette
Iris 24% Dried Fruits 23%
Shared Notes
Styrax 27% vs 20%
Only in Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum
Amber 44% Labdanum 29%
Only in Volutes Eau de Toilette
Benzoin 30% Opoponax 25% Myrrh 25%

Accords

Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum Volutes Eau de Toilette
100%
Amber
91%
75%
Sweet
100%
86%
Warm Spicy
68%
72%
Vanilla
71%
Cacao
52%
Tobacco
71%
49%
Honey
63%
Iris
58%
Fruity
54%
52%
Balsamic
52%
48%
Powdery
51%
50%
Cinnamon
Herbal
50%
Amber shared
100%
91%
Sweet shared
75%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
86%
68%
72%
71%
Tobacco shared
52%
71%
Honey shared
49%
63%
58%
54%
Balsamic shared
52%
52%
Powdery shared
48%
51%
50%
50%

Performance

Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum Volutes Eau de Toilette
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and enduring longevity, combined with its rich, warm, and sweet amber profile, make it less suitable for the office and sports. However, these characteristics are perfect for dates and formal events, where it projects sophistication without being overwhelming when applied judiciously.

Volutes Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, tobacco-amber profile make it suitable for dates and formal events, though some find the EDT too subtle for these. While some reviewers call it a perfect wintertime signature for casual day use, its potential lack of longevity means it might not see you through a full office day.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
84%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Amber, Tobacco accords and Honey, Styrax notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum
Volutes Eau de Toilette
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