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    Side by side

    Hien Le No1 vs. Qaaid

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Hien Le No1 peaks in spring, while Qaaid belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hien Le No1 vs. Qaaid
    Hien Le No1Qaaid
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20162016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMark BuxtonElisavet Isabella Sacky
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hien Le No1

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Earthy

    Qaaid

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RosemaryPeppermintGreen Mandarin OrangeCitron
    TobaccoCinnamon
    Heart
    Lily of the ValleyMagnolia LeafMangoSandalwoodThyme
    LabdanumRum
    Base
    VetiverPatchouliAmberGuaiac WoodMuskCedarwood
    IncenseAmbergrisCedarBenzoinOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hien Le No1 vs. Qaaid
    Hien Le No1Qaaid
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Built for someone who wants fresh but won't settle for thin. The mint-rosemary opening has real intention, and the drydown, vetiver, cedar, a murmur of amber, holds its ground for hours.Hien Le No1
    The smoky part is the tell, the ambergris doesn't just support the smoke, it makes the smoke smell alive. Hot skin. Not cold pyre. The warmth transforms the entire impression.Qaaid