Fragrance comparison

Elfin Glen vs Hob Qadeem

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Elfin Glen

Scents of Man

4.258 votes

Rank #20,570 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Hob Qadeem

Khaltat

4.106 votes

Rank #20,866 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hob Qadeem takes 2 of 3 categories.

Elfin Glen
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hob Qadeem
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Elfin Glen1/3

Hob Qadeem2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hob Qadeem
Sillage & projection: Hob Qadeem
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elfin Glen

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Elfin GlenScents of Man

Hob QadeemKhaltat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.10/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHob Qadeem

SillageHob Qadeem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

sweet92%

violet84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

oud100%

amber92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BlackberryRaspberryNeroliCyclamen

Heart

VioletNarcissusAmbrette (Musk Mallow)JuniperJasmineGeraniumMyrrh

Base

GorseVanillaOrris RootSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Musk

Top

Neroli

Heart

Myrrh

Base

Oud

InformationalShared notesNeroli and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,570

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerElfin GlenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elfin Glen by Scents of Man offers a bright, fruit-forward profile anchored by woodland notes. Blackberry and raspberry provide a sharp, immediate opening, while violet and orris root soften the heart into a powdery, textured base. It is a creative, unisex choice that feels suited for casual outdoor wear during spring…

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Hob Qadeem by Khaltat is an intriguing oriental woody fragrance for those who appreciate resinous depth. The scent centers on a sharp, bright opening of neroli that quickly surrenders to a dark, smoky heart of myrrh. It eventually settles into a powerful, lingering oud base, making it a compelling choice for cooler au…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elfin Glen or Hob Qadeem?

Hob Qadeem takes 2 of 3 categories. Elfin Glen is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Hob Qadeem is rated 4.10/5 from 6 votes. Choose Elfin Glen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hob Qadeem for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Elfin Glen or Hob Qadeem?

Hob Qadeem lasts longest (Hob Qadeem 80/100, Elfin Glen 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elfin Glen or Hob Qadeem?

Hob Qadeem projects furthest (Hob Qadeem 75/100, Elfin Glen 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elfin Glen and Hob Qadeem smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Neroli and Myrrh.

Is Elfin Glen or Hob Qadeem better for summer or winter?

Elfin Glen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elfin Glen and Hob Qadeem?

Elfin Glen has top notes of Blackberry, Raspberry, Neroli and Cyclamen, heart notes of Violet, Narcissus, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Juniper, a base of Gorse, Vanilla, Orris Root and Sandalwood. Hob Qadeem has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Myrrh, a base of Oud.