Fragrance comparison

F2 vs Hob Qadeem

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Toskovat'

3.6060 votes

Rank #15,993 GreenMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%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.

F2
Choose it for a green and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hob Qadeem
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

F21/3

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: F2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

F2Toskovat'

Hob QadeemKhaltat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

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

20%Love

35%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHob Qadeem

SillageHob Qadeem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

oud100%

amber92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyNeroliPineTurmericBergamotLemonNarcissus

Heart

PlumPalmarosaHeliotropeOpoponaxGalbanumOrrisLabdanumWisteria

Base

Synthetic CivetCopaiba balmAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVanillaBenzoin

Top

Neroli

Heart

Myrrh

Base

Oud

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer23

Fall77

Winter100

Day82

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex74

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,993

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#20,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerF2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

F2 by Toskovat is an experimental chypre floral that defies conventional expectations. It opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven blast alongside pine and citrus. On skin, it develops into a complex, resinous core of plum, orris, and labdanum. This is a fragrance for those who crave the unusual, ideal for artistic setting…

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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, F2 or Hob Qadeem?

Hob Qadeem takes 2 of 3 categories. F2 is rated 3.60/5 from 60 votes; Hob Qadeem is rated 4.10/5 from 6 votes. Choose F2 for a green and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hob Qadeem for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, F2 or Hob Qadeem?

Hob Qadeem lasts longest (Hob Qadeem 80/100, F2 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, F2 or Hob Qadeem?

Hob Qadeem projects furthest (Hob Qadeem 75/100, F2 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do F2 and Hob Qadeem smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli.

Is F2 or Hob Qadeem better for summer or winter?

F2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in F2 and Hob Qadeem?

F2 has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli and Pine, heart notes of Plum, Palmarosa, Heliotrope and Opoponax, a base of Synthetic Civet, Copaiba balm, Amber and Musk. Hob Qadeem has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Myrrh, a base of Oud.