Qimmah
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2020 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Private Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A lush almond-vanilla floral with creamy powder and subtle gourmand depth, Qimmah is a crowd-pleasing, grownup take on the Good Girl style. Its sweet, powdery warmth is addictive and versatile for everyday or date night, all at a disarmingly affordable price.
This is a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand oud, a rich dessert in a bottle that divides opinions sharply. Most find it a decadent chocolate-caramel treat, though some are put off by a 'screechy' or synthetic opening.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 20% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 4% |
| Sweet | 51% | 53% |
| Warm | 14% | 13% |
| Woody | 10% | 12% |
| Earthy | 12% | 17% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its creamy vanilla, cacao and almond base provides warmth for fall and winter, while the uplifting white florals and moderate projection keep it wearable in spring. In high heat, the sweetness can become cloying, so it's best avoided during hot summer days.
Occasions
Refined sweetness and moderate sillage make it ideal for dates and casual outings, while the creamy, powdery drydown feels elegant enough for formal events. The scent is a bit too cozy and sweet for sport or high-energy situations, and its sweetness could risk being distracting in tight office settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong scent profile and impressive longevity, Private Oud is best suited for evenings and special occasions where its rich gourmand accords can shine. It's too potent for an office environment and completely out of place for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Jasmine, Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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