Qimmah for Men Eau de Parfum vs Esencia Eau de Parfum

Qimmah for Men

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2018
£	Price Tier	££

Esencia

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Qimmah for Men

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Esencia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Qimmah for Men Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive beast, truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Many find the opening utterly disgusting, reminiscent of sweaty socks or worse, but if you can brave the initial funk, you might just be rewarded with a decent, fresh dry-down.

Statement

Our Verdict - Esencia Eau de Parfum

If Aventus had a smoother, more refined sibling with a taste for the outdoors, this would be it. A true 'gentleman's Aventus' that many say outshines the original, this is a crowd-pleaser for those who appreciate natural, quality ingredients. Just don't expect beast-mode performance.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	3%	7%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	20%	19%
Sweet	3%	4%
Warm	7%	0%
Woody	44%	37%
Earthy	31%	40%
Animalic	7%	0%
Fresh	15%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Qimmah for Men EdP

Esencia EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Oud 52% Cedar 48%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Qimmah for Men Eau de Parfum

Oud 52% Cedar 48%

Shared Notes

Lavender 39% vs 25%

Only in Qimmah for Men Eau de Parfum

Sage 32% Rosemary 28%

Only in Esencia Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 37% Vetiver 19% Sandalwood 19%

Only in Qimmah for Men Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 62% Vetiver 38%

Accords

Qimmah for Men Eau de Parfum Esencia Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

71%

74%

Woody

100%

45%

Earthy

91%

Mossy

90%

74%

Lavender

71%

65%

Fresh Spicy

60%

Herbal

58%

Patchouli

45%

Oud

45%

Soft Spicy

Powdery

45%

44%

Warm Spicy

Aromatic shared

100%

71%

Woody shared

74%

100%

Earthy shared

45%

91%

Mossy

90%

Lavender shared

74%

71%

Fresh Spicy

65%

Herbal

60%

Patchouli

58%

Oud

45%

Soft Spicy

45%

Powdery

45%

Warm Spicy

44%

Performance

Qimmah for Men Eau de Parfum Esencia Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Qimmah for Men Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Also Works:

Date Casual

While some find it office-friendly after the initial opening, the polarising and often described 'stanky' start makes it a risky choice for formal or professional settings. Its fresh aspect during the dry down makes it suitable for casual wear or perhaps a date, assuming the wearer gets past the challenging opening.

Esencia 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:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate sillage and natural, fresh-woody profile make it highly versatile for daily wear, including the office. While elegant enough for formal settings, its lack of 'beast mode' projection might be understated for a big event. It's a fantastic everyday reach, but not ideal for sport due to its more composed character.