Qaa'ed Al Shabaab vs Cuir Intense

Osmanthus and ylang-ylang introduce a floral opening before leather and cedar come through. Oud and amber make the base warmer and darker.

How they compare

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab could suit you if you’d like more oud and less tobacco than Cuir Intense.

Scent accords and expected performance: Qaa'ed Al Shabaab compared with Cuir Intense
Qaa'ed Al ShabaabAccord or measureCuir Intense
Scent profile
Leather
Woody
Floral
Tobacco
Oud
Amber
Warm Spicy
Performance
ModerateProjectionStrong
Long-lasting6–9 hrsLongevityVery long-lasting9+ hrs
Key differences
  • Less tobacco-ledNot listed in Qaa'ed Al Shabaab’s recorded profile; estimated 4 out of 5 in Cuir Intense.
  • More oud-richNot listed in Cuir Intense’s recorded profile; estimated 4 out of 5 in Qaa'ed Al Shabaab.
  • Softer projectionEstimated moderate for Qaa'ed Al Shabaab, strong for Cuir Intense.
  • Shorter longevityEstimated long-lasting for Qaa'ed Al Shabaab, very long-lasting for Cuir Intense.
Reading this chart

Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores

Performance notes

Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.

Cuir Intense

Reviewed

Ten-hour skin reports with strong early diffusion.

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab

Reviewed

Four-hour and eight-to-ten-hour outcomes.

Fragrances with similar accords

Scents that share accords with Cuir Intense, matched automatically across the catalogue.