Al Qiam Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Al Qiam Gold
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum bottle Ha Long Bay

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Al Qiam Gold Eau de Parfum
Al Qiam Gold is not for the faint of heart; a beast-mode, divisive leather and oud bomb that demands confidence. Expect love-it-or-hate-it reactions - but if you're into that dark, intense vibe, you'll adore it.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum
This is a seriously polarising scent, but if you're after a bold, modern twist on tropical fruit, Ha Long Bay delivers. Some find it a synthetic chewing gum mess, others a spectacular, elegant mango dream. Prepare for love it or hate it reactions.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 3% 0%
Fruity 13% 13%
Green 1% 2%
Sweet 18% 12%
Warm 24% 24%
Woody 25% 33%
Earthy 29% 21%
Animalic 27% 15%
Fresh 0% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Al Qiam Gold EdP
Ha Long Bay EdP

Notes

Only in Al Qiam Gold Eau de Parfum
Saffron 51% Raspberry 49%
Only in Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum
Mango 46% Cardamom 29% Pepper 25%
Shared Notes
Leather 61% vs 35%
Only in Al Qiam Gold Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 39%
Only in Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum
Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 34% Cedar 30%

Accords

Al Qiam Gold Eau de Parfum Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum
100%
Leather
56%
Tropical
100%
74%
Woody
95%
62%
Fruity
86%
84%
Warm Spicy
76%
80%
Oud
77%
Amber
52%
52%
Sweet
72%
63%
Animalic
54%
Patchouli
51%
Smoky
Terpenic
51%
Earthy
51%
Leather shared
100%
56%
100%
Woody shared
74%
95%
Fruity shared
62%
86%
Warm Spicy shared
84%
76%
Oud
80%
Amber shared
77%
52%
Sweet shared
52%
72%
63%
54%
51%
51%
51%

Performance

Al Qiam Gold Eau de Parfum Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Al Qiam Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with intense leather and oud accords, make it unsuitable for an office or casual setting. This scent shines in colder weather for special occasions or dates where its bold character can make a statement.

Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate projection and fruit-forward, wood-leather blend make it a fantastic choice for casual wear and dates, where its unique character can shine. It's a bit too bold and possibly distracting for most office environments and won't suit formal occasions, but its freshness and energy could work for some sport activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
82%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fruity, Warm Spicy accords and Leather, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Al Qiam Gold Eau de Parfum
Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum
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