Is Lattafa Qaa'ed Al Shabaab a dupe of Guerlain Oud Essentiel?
Oud Essentiel EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2024 | Year | 2021 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Qaa'ed Al Shabaab EDP
Qaa'ed Al Shabaab and Oud Essentiel both deliver leather and oud, but diverge in style and refinement. Qaa'ed Al Shabaab is a raw, unapologetic leather bomb, leaning heavily into its animalic and smoky facets. Oud Essentiel offers a smoother, drier oud experience, though some find it metallic. The Lattafa is a budget-friendly powerhouse, while the Guerlain sits in the mid-range, offering a more polished, though potentially divisive, take on the central theme. If pure leather intensity is your goal, go with Qaa'ed. For a drier, potentially more complex oud, consider Oud Essentiel.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Essentiel
- Qaa'ed Al Shabaab
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a bold, uncompromising leather scent.
- You prefer a more animalic and smoky fragrance.
- You're on a budget but want niche-like performance.
- You appreciate raw, authentic leather notes.
- You prefer a smoother, drier oud experience.
- You want a more refined and complex fragrance.
- You are willing to spend more for higher-end perfumery.
- You want a more wearable leather-oud combination.
Dry, smoky oud with a dark, withered rose and an antique leather. Austere, strong and long-lasting: a serious evening scent for cold weather.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Leather
31%
vs
41%
Osmanthus
25% share of the perfume
Cedar
17% share of the perfume
Ylang-Ylang
16% share of the perfume
Leather
32% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Dry oud, smoky rose and leather want cold air: winter first, autumn second. Spring and summer would smother.
Occasions
Strong and long-lasting, it suits formal evenings and dates. It is far too potent for an office or a casual day.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Leather
Adds oud and rose, drops cedar and osmanthus
Where to buy
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