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    Side by side

    Resala vs. Shaghaf Oud

    Resala by Arabian Oud bottle

    Resala

    Arabian Oud
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Shaghaf Oud projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Resala vs. Shaghaf Oud
    ResalaShaghaf Oud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJordi Fernández
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Resala

    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Chocolate
    Sweet
    Cacao
    Floral

    Shaghaf Oud

    Sweet
    Oud
    Rose
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Lactonic
    Metallic
    Nutty

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Saffron
    Saffron
    Heart
    Rose PetalsVanilla
    Rose
    Base
    ChocolateOud
    Agarwood (Oud)PralineVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Resala vs. Shaghaf Oud
    ResalaShaghaf Oud
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Jordi Fernandez layers warmth upon warmth here. The saffron stings, the vanilla comforts, the oud stays. This is not subtle.Resala
    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