Foudroyant
Givenchy2022
Side by side
Foudroyant vs. Qaa'ed
Is Foudroyant better than Qaa'ed?
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
Gender alignment
Oud
amberpowderywoodyoudwarm spicy
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 Foudroyant and Qaa'ed?
| Foudroyant | Qaa'ed | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Foudroyant and Qaa'ed smell?
Foudroyant
Amber
Powdery
Woody
Oud
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Sweet
Qaa'ed
Warm Spicy
Leather
Oud
Cinnamon
Powdery
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Foudroyant and Qaa'ed share?
Top
Canadian Cedar Leaf
CinnamonCardamomBergamot
Heart
Colombian tolu balmLabdanum
SaffronSandalwoodCedarwoodCarnation
Base
Oud
OudLeatherVanillaAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Canadian Cedar LeafOud
OudSandalwoodCedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Foudroyant and Qaa'ed work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Foudroyant or Qaa'ed?
| Foudroyant | Qaa'ed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Foudroyant and Qaa'ed?
Foudroyant doesn't dilute itself for comfort. The cedar opens architectural and uncompromising, but it's the tolu balm that makes you lean in, sweet, warm, almost sticky in the best way.Foudroyant
This is for someone who knows what they want. Qaa'ed leans into the spice and oud that made Arabian perfumery legendary, delivering an unapologetic boldness that refuses to soften its edges.Qaa'ed
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