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    Madinah vs. Shaghaf Oud

    Madinah by Al Haramain Perfumes bottle

    Madinah

    Al Haramain Perfumes
    Parfum2020
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Shaghaf Oud rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Madinah vs. Shaghaf Oud
    MadinahShaghaf Oud
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20202016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonSummerWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Madinah

    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Floral
    Powdery
    White Floral
    Metallic

    Shaghaf Oud

    Sweet
    Oud
    Rose
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Lactonic
    Metallic
    Nutty

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GeraniumDavana blossomOrangeBergamot
    Saffron
    Heart
    RoseSaffronOrchidJasmineClove
    Rose
    Base
    SandalwoodMuskFloral NotesAmberCedarCashmeran
    Agarwood (Oud)PralineVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Madinah vs. Shaghaf Oud
    MadinahShaghaf Oud
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderateenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rose-forward orientals can feel stiff or old-fashioned. Madinah sidesteps both. The davana gives it an herbaceous edge that keeps the rose from going bridal.Madinah
    Saffron takes the lead here, giving this oud fragrance a sharper, more metallic edge than most. The praline and vanilla soften what could have been a challenging oud.Shaghaf Oud