Riqqa Eau de Parfum vs Al Aqeed Eau de Parfum

Riqqa

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	-
£	Price Tier	£

Al Aqeed

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Riqqa

If you're after that Angels' Share vibe without splashing out, this is a belter. It's a reliable, crowd-pleasing scent that punches well above its weight for the price, especially if you consider it a 'safe blind buy'.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Al Aqeed

This one is a divisive delight. Al Aqeed takes a bold swing with its heady blend of sweet and spice, making it a love-it-or-hate-it affair. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's a real head-turner.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	7%
Floral	12%	12%
Fruity	2%	6%
Green	1%	2%
Sweet	44%	36%
Warm	35%	32%
Woody	7%	8%
Earthy	9%	7%
Animalic	4%	9%
Fresh	3%	7%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Riqqa EdP

Al Aqeed EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 41% vs 50%

Nutmeg 38% vs 25%

Bergamot 20% vs 25%

Shared Notes

Praline 33% vs 28%

Date 29% vs 14%

Tuberose 20% vs 14%

Only in Riqqa

Lily 17%

Only in Al Aqeed

Pineapple 14% Musk 14% Mahonial 14%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 26% vs 13%

Vanilla 26% vs 13%

Oud 15% vs 8%

Benzoin 15% vs 13%

Myrrh 15% vs 13%

Only in Al Aqeed

Amber 13% Akigalawood 9% Musk 9% Jasmine 9%

Accords

Riqqa Al Aqeed

100%

Sweet

88%

57%

Amber

100%

66%

Warm Spicy

79%

73%

Vanilla

70%

62%

Cinnamon

60%

56%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Floral

49%

Oud

49%

White Floral

48%

Balsamic

46%

Sweet shared

100%

88%

Amber shared

57%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

66%

79%

Vanilla shared

73%

70%

Cinnamon shared

62%

60%

Fresh Spicy shared

56%

47%

Floral

49%

Oud

49%

White Floral

48%

Balsamic

46%

Performance

Riqqa Al Aqeed

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Riqqa

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

While quite potent, its gourmand sweetness is generally inoffensive, making it suitable for casual wear and dates. It's safe for smaller office environments, but perhaps a bit much for very formal engagements where subtlety is key.

Al Aqeed

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its strong, warm, and sweet accords lean into intimate and statement-making scenarios rather than daily wear or active settings. The deep, heavy base isn't suited for an office but shines on a night out or at an event.