82%
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Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum bottle Qaa'ed Al Shabaab
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2021 Year 2017
£ Price Tier £
Scherma Eau de Toilette bottle Scherma

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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.
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Our Verdict - Scherma Eau de Toilette
Scherma isn't reinventing the wheel, but it delivers proper Italian style and surprising versatility. It's an elegant, warm, and spicy leather that just works, proving that classics endure for a reason.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 35% 21%
Fruity 10% 1%
Green 0% 2%
Sweet 16% 13%
Warm 9% 22%
Woody 21% 24%
Earthy 10% 15%
Animalic 31% 28%
Fresh 2% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Qaa'ed Al Shabaab EdP
Scherma EdT

Notes

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
Scherma Eau de Toilette

Base Notes

Only in Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
Osmanthus 53% Ylang-Ylang 47%
Only in Scherma Eau de Toilette
Saffron 45% Nutmeg 29% Geranium 27%
Shared Notes
Cedar 33% vs 25%
Only in Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
Leather 67%
Only in Scherma Eau de Toilette
Ylang-Ylang 48% Blond Leather 26%
Only in Scherma Eau de Toilette
Leather 61% Woody 39%

Accords

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum Scherma Eau de Toilette
100%
Leather
95%
63%
Yellow Floral
100%
79%
Oud
71%
Animalic
52%
68%
Woody
64%
45%
Sweet
65%
64%
Floral
61%
Amber
58%
Fruity
Metallic
52%
51%
Smoky
44%
Tobacco
44%
Leather shared
100%
95%
Yellow Floral shared
63%
100%
Oud
79%
Animalic shared
71%
52%
Woody shared
68%
64%
Sweet shared
45%
65%
64%
61%
58%
52%
Smoky shared
51%
44%
44%

Performance

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum Scherma Eau de Toilette
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.

Scherma Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and warm, sophisticated accords make it suitable for a range of settings. It's versatile enough for both daytime and evening wear, lending an elegant touch without being overbearing.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
85%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Yellow Floral, Leather, Sweet accords and Leather, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum
Scherma Eau de Toilette
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