Qaed Al Fursan Eau de Parfum vs Alter Ego 786 Eau de Parfum

Qaed Al Fursan

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	2022
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Qaed Al Fursan Eau de Parfum

A bombastic burst of syrupy pineapple with a sweet woody backbone, Qaed Al Fursan is a fun, affordable crowd-pleaser. Not for the shy or those seeking subtlety, but unbeatable for pure tropical energy and mood-lifting effect.

Statement

Our Verdict - Alter Ego 786 Eau de Parfum

A divisive one, this. There's a lot to like if you're into fruity oud leathers and can ignore that initial comparison to Ombré Nomade. Fans love its rich, woody dry down, but beware: one sniff could leave you craving chips, apparently.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	1%
Floral	15%	14%
Fruity	16%	17%
Green	10%	3%
Sweet	21%	22%
Warm	20%	24%
Woody	28%	30%
Earthy	13%	6%
Animalic	10%	5%
Fresh	14%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Qaed Al Fursan EdP

Alter Ego 786 EdP

Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes

Saffron 46% vs 33%

Only in Qaed Al Fursan Eau de Parfum

Pineapple 54%

Only in Alter Ego 786 Eau de Parfum

Raspberry 38% Cinnamon 28%

Only in Qaed Al Fursan Eau de Parfum

Fir Resin 50% Jasmine 50%

Only in Alter Ego 786 Eau de Parfum

Cedar 37% Sandalwood 33% Geranium 31%

Only in Qaed Al Fursan Eau de Parfum

Cedar 50% Amber 50%

Accords

Qaed Al Fursan Eau de Parfum Alter Ego 786 Eau de Parfum

100%

Fruity

75%

Leather

100%

24%

Oud

95%

94%

Sweet

63%

56%

Woody

80%

36%

Warm Spicy

75%

Animalic

58%

56%

Tropical

50%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Smoky

47%

Metallic

46%

36%

Amber

Fruity shared

100%

75%

Leather

100%

Oud shared

24%

95%

Sweet shared

94%

63%

Woody shared

56%

80%

Warm Spicy shared

36%

75%

Animalic

58%

Tropical

56%

Fresh Spicy shared

50%

47%

Smoky

47%

Metallic

46%

Amber

36%

Performance

Qaed Al Fursan Eau de Parfum Alter Ego 786 Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Qaed Al Fursan Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The juicy pineapple and freshness make it lively for spring, while the syrupy sweetness and woody base anchor it well in fall. Summer works if not too humid, but the sweetness can be cloying in heat. In winter, the scent lacks true depth for cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Best for casual wear, weekends, social gatherings, or gym due to its playful, bold pineapple-forward nature. It can work for daytime dates but may overwhelm in formal or office settings due to its sweetness and assertive fruity character.

Alter Ego 786 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its bold leather and oud accords make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates and evening events. While the performance is initially strong, it becomes more intimate in the dry down, making it versatile for sophisticated casual wear once it settles.