Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Eau de Parfum bottle Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Hawas Diva Eau de Parfum bottle Hawas Diva

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
If you enjoy that popular fruity-powdery-amber profile but find some versions a bit much, this is your smoother, more wearable alternative. It's a crowd-pleasing compliment-getter that balances fruitiness with a creamy depth, though some might find it a touch generic.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Hawas Diva
A potent, sensual beast that's a dead ringer for Valentino Born in Roma Intense, but with a more intense jammy sweetness. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some finding it a cheap imitation thanks to an overbearing woody note, while others hail it as pure ecstasy and a compliment magnet.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 1%
Floral 18% 15%
Fruity 18% 24%
Green 5% 5%
Sweet 31% 31%
Warm 9% 7%
Woody 16% 11%
Earthy 7% 6%
Animalic 10% 14%
Fresh 16% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shaghaf Oud Ahmar EdP
Hawas Diva EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 22% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 24% vs 45%
Musk 23% vs 30%
Only in Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Sandalwood 18% Cedar 18% Oud 16%
Only in Hawas Diva
Ambergris 24%

Accords

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Hawas Diva
100%
Fruity
100%
86%
Powdery
57%
68%
Vanilla
69%
67%
Amber
62%
66%
Sweet
60%
64%
Fresh
52%
60%
Floral
60%
Ozonic
58%
Woody
52%
58%
Citrus
Rose
54%
Musky
52%
Green
52%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
86%
57%
Vanilla shared
68%
69%
Amber shared
67%
62%
Sweet shared
66%
60%
Fresh shared
64%
52%
60%
60%
Woody shared
58%
52%
58%
54%
52%
52%

Performance

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Hawas Diva
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean character make it versatile for most casual and office settings, avoiding any overbearing presence. While quite a few reviews highlight its 'beast mode' longevity, the overall 'shampoo' vibe keeps it from feeling overly formal. Its mass appeal and compliment-getting nature also make it suitable for dates.

Hawas Diva

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This perfume is a powerhouse, often described as 'beast mode' with excellent performance and sillage, making it too strong for an office setting. Its sensual, sweet, and somewhat dark fruity-amber profile positions it perfectly for date nights and evening formal events, while being a bit much for casual or sporty wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Powdery, Vanilla accords and Rose, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Hawas Diva
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