Al Qiam Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Al Qiam Gold
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Jean Lowe Nouveau Eau de Parfum bottle Jean Lowe Nouveau

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Al Qiam Gold
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 - Jean Lowe Nouveau
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Some reckon it's a sophisticated, masculine dream, others smell something closer to a tyre factory. Definitely not for a blind buy - you'll either swoon or run for the hills.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 3% 9%
Fruity 13% 7%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 18% 17%
Warm 24% 24%
Woody 25% 22%
Earthy 29% 27%
Animalic 27% 24%
Fresh 0% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Al Qiam Gold EdP
Jean Lowe Nouveau EdP

Notes

Only in Al Qiam Gold
Saffron 51% Raspberry 49%
Only in Jean Lowe Nouveau
Oud 54% Cacao Pod 46%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 38% vs 29%
Only in Al Qiam Gold
Leather 61%
Only in Jean Lowe Nouveau
Rose 28% Saffron 26% Caramel 16%

Accords

Al Qiam Gold Jean Lowe Nouveau
100%
Leather
78%
84%
Warm Spicy
100%
80%
Oud
64%
77%
Amber
56%
74%
Woody
60%
51%
Smoky
64%
63%
Animalic
54%
Patchouli
63%
62%
Fruity
Rose
62%
Cacao
58%
Balsamic
56%
52%
Sweet
Leather shared
100%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
84%
100%
Oud shared
80%
64%
Amber shared
77%
56%
Woody shared
74%
60%
Smoky shared
51%
64%
63%
Patchouli shared
54%
63%
62%
62%
58%
56%
52%

Performance

Al Qiam Gold Jean Lowe Nouveau
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Al Qiam Gold

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.

Jean Lowe Nouveau

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent oud, leather, and smoky accords, combined with reports of strong sillage, make it too dominant for an office setting. However, its bold and mysterious character is well-suited for evening dates or formal events, though perhaps a bit much for casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Warm Spicy, Oud accords and Oud, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Al Qiam Gold
Jean Lowe Nouveau
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