Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum bottle Qaa'ed Al Shabaab
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££
Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
This is a bold, uncompromising leather bomb of a fragrance, not for the faint-hearted. It’s a polarizing scent that people either adore for its raw, authentic leather and outstanding performance, or recoil from its intense, industrial edge. If you’re into serious leather, this Lattafa offers niche quality at a bargain price.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper wild beast, not for the faint of heart or an easy blind buy. It's a polarizing, opulent leather bomb with monstrous performance that inspires adoration in some and outright revulsion in others. Try before you commit.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 35% 24%
Fruity 10% 7%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 16% 18%
Warm 9% 12%
Woody 21% 23%
Earthy 10% 9%
Animalic 31% 30%
Fresh 2% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Qaa'ed Al Shabaab EdP
Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense EdP

Notes

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense Eau de Parfum
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 52% vs 55%
Ylang-Ylang 47% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Leather 66% vs 62%
Only in Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
Cedar 33%
Only in Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense Eau de Parfum
Musk 38%
Only in Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 40% Sandalwood 31% Cedar 29%

Accords

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense Eau de Parfum
100%
Leather
100%
79%
Oud
68%
Woody
77%
Tobacco
72%
71%
Animalic
69%
64%
Floral
55%
61%
Amber
45%
Sweet
60%
58%
Fruity
55%
Powdery
58%
Musky
54%
51%
Smoky
51%
Leather shared
100%
100%
Oud
79%
Woody shared
68%
77%
72%
Animalic shared
71%
69%
Floral shared
64%
55%
61%
Sweet shared
45%
60%
Fruity shared
58%
55%
58%
54%
Smoky shared
51%
51%

Performance

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its nuclear performance and intensely strong, animalic leather accord make it too overwhelming for polite office settings. It's best suited for casual evening wear or specific 'bad boy' occasions rather than formal events, though a subtle hand on a cold-weather date might work.

Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and intense, animalic leather accord make it utterly unsuitable for office or casual wear, as it will overpower any small space. This scent is best reserved for formal events or special occasions where its luxurious depth can shine without overwhelming others.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
92%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Woody, Animalic accords and Osmanthus, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
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