Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum bottle Qaa'ed Al Shabaab
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 1919
£ Price Tier ££
Tabac Blond Eau de Parfum bottle Tabac Blond

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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 - Tabac Blond Eau de Parfum
Divisive yet iconic, Tabac Blond is a challenging masterpiece that demands boldness. Whether it's a 'love at first sniff' or a 'gas station' horror depends purely on your skin and your nerve. This one's definitely not for the faint of heart, but absolutely legendary if you can pull it off.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 35% 30%
Fruity 10% 1%
Green 0% 3%
Sweet 16% 21%
Warm 9% 9%
Woody 21% 20%
Earthy 10% 19%
Animalic 31% 21%
Fresh 2% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Qaa'ed Al Shabaab EdP
Tabac Blond EdP

Notes

Only in Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
Osmanthus 53% Ylang-Ylang 47%
Only in Tabac Blond Eau de Parfum
Carnation 51% Leather 49%
Only in Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
Leather 67% Cedar 33%
Only in Tabac Blond Eau de Parfum
Iris 38% Ylang-Ylang 34% Vetiver 28%

Accords

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum Tabac Blond Eau de Parfum
100%
Leather
96%
64%
Floral
100%
68%
Woody
96%
63%
Yellow Floral
89%
Powdery
86%
79%
Oud
45%
Sweet
72%
Iris
72%
71%
Animalic
Aromatic
68%
Earthy
68%
61%
Amber
58%
Fruity
51%
Smoky
Leather shared
100%
96%
Floral shared
64%
100%
Woody shared
68%
96%
Yellow Floral shared
63%
89%
86%
Oud
79%
Sweet shared
45%
72%
72%
71%
68%
68%
61%
58%
51%

Performance

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum Tabac Blond 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.

Tabac Blond Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent character and commanding presence make it less suitable for typical office wear, while its complexity and richness align perfectly with formal events and intimate dates. The bold leather and tobacco facets are not ideal for casual or sporty settings, though many reviewers enjoy wearing it just for themselves.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Leather, Woody accords and Leather, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
Tabac Blond Eau de Parfum
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