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    Nakahat Al Oud vs. Qafiya 1

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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Nakahat Al Oud vs. Qafiya 1
    Nakahat Al OudQafiya 1
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20162016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nakahat Al Oud

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Amber
    Oud
    Vanilla
    Cinnamon
    Rose

    Qafiya 1

    Woody
    Musky
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Rose
    Amber
    White Floral
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CinnamonRoseSaffron
    RoseSaffronOrange Blossom
    Heart
    PatchouliOudCedar
    Amber
    Base
    AmberVanillaMusk
    Woody NotesMuskPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nakahat Al Oud vs. Qafiya 1
    Nakahat Al OudQafiya 1
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Bold rose patchouli with amber and vanilla backing it up. The kind of fragrance people either come back to or walk away from, and the people who come back tend to be the interesting ones.Nakahat Al Oud
    Rose and saffron is a classic combo for a reason, and Qafiya 1 executes it with real skill. The drydown is where this scent earns its keep, especially if you appreciate patchouli's earthy pull.Qafiya 1