Fragrances inspired by Oud Essentiel Eau de Parfum
The original
Oud Essentiel
Guerlain
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Qaa'ed Al Shabaab and Oud Essentiel both deliver leather and oud, but diverge in style and refinement.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Leather
The main difference
Adds oud and rose, drops cedar and osmanthus
Choose Qaa'ed Al Shabaab when
You want a bold, uncompromising leather scent.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Leather, Rose
The main difference
Adds oud, drops elemi and iris
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Leather
The main difference
Adds cedar and citrus, drops oud and rose
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds labdanum and saffron, drops leather
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds labdanum and saffron, drops leather
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Rose, Leather
The main difference
Adds oud, drops cedar and clove
What they share
Every one of its 1 notes is in the original, including Leather
The main difference
Without oud and rose
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Oud, Leather
The main difference
Adds violet, drops rose
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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