Agar Wood
Alfred DunhillEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Agar Wood vs. Qaa'ed Al Shabaab
Is Agar Wood better than Qaa'ed Al Shabaab?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Oud
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Agar Wood and Qaa'ed Al Shabaab?
| Agar Wood | Qaa'ed Al Shabaab | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Gino Percontino | — |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Agar Wood and Qaa'ed Al Shabaab smell?
Agar Wood
Leather
Oud
Tobacco
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Iris
Woody
Musky
Qaa'ed Al Shabaab
Leather
Oud
Woody
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Fruity
Floral
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Agar Wood and Qaa'ed Al Shabaab share?
Top
BergamotSichuan PepperGingerSalt
OsmanthusYlang-Ylang
Heart
Black irisAustralian Blue CypressSaffron BlossomViolet Leaf
Leathery NotesCedarwood
Base
SuedeMuskTobaccoOud
OudAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Australian Blue CypressOud
OudCedarwood
Floral Notes
Saffron Blossom
OsmanthusYlang-Ylang
Where they fit
When and where do Agar Wood and Qaa'ed Al Shabaab work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Agar Wood or Qaa'ed Al Shabaab?
| Agar Wood | Qaa'ed Al Shabaab | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Agar Wood and Qaa'ed Al Shabaab?
Oud that doesn't shout. The tobacco and suede keep it grounded while the iris adds a powdery edge that reads as expensive rather than fussy. Built for the man who doesn't need to announce himself.Agar Wood
Bold leather fragrance for someone who wants a scent that walks into a room and fills it before you've finished introducing yourself. The osmanthus and ylang-ylang keep it from being one-dimensional.Qaa'ed Al Shabaab
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