Fragrance comparison

Hadeel vs Aqua Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Hadeel

Nabeel

4.1040 votes

Rank #10,383 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Aqua Oud

Karakash Perfume

3.508 votes

Rank #59,009 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hadeel
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aqua Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hadeel1/4

Aqua Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua Oud
Sillage & projection: Aqua Oud
Value for money: Aqua Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hadeel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HadeelNabeel

Aqua OudKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

38%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAqua Oud

SillageAqua Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAqua OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

herbal90%

oud80%

fresh spicy70%

leather60%

woody50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressMarigoldRosemaryBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

SaffronCopalNutmegSandalwoodJasmine

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top

Cypress LeafArtemisiaBergamotSaffronCardamom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseNutmegJasmineVanillaMuskGrapefruit

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherCedarSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Saffron and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night60

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#59,009

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHadeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hadeel opens spicy, herbal and slightly citrusy, then settles into soft oud, leather, amber and musk. It reads woody, warm and polished rather than rough, with a smooth Arabic style that still feels easy to wear. Reviews suggest a strong start and a sweet, leathery drydown. If you enjoy aromatic spice, gentle oud and …

Reviews →

Aqua Oud by Karakash Perfume combines fresh cypress leaf and saffron with a dark leather and agarwood base. Designed by Mohammad Tammam Mando, this unisex fragrance is built for cool autumn days. It offers a dry, aromatic alternative to sweet modern ouds, appealing to collectors who want woody depth without heavy syru…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hadeel or Aqua Oud?

Aqua Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Hadeel is rated 4.10/5 from 40 votes; Aqua Oud is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Hadeel for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Oud for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hadeel or Aqua Oud?

They last about the same: Aqua Oud 80/100, Hadeel 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hadeel or Aqua Oud?

Projection is very close: Aqua Oud 71/100, Hadeel 69/100 for sillage.

Do Hadeel and Aqua Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Saffron and Nutmeg.

Is Hadeel or Aqua Oud better for summer or winter?

Hadeel suits daytime wear; Aqua Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hadeel and Aqua Oud?

Hadeel has top notes of Cypress, Marigold, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Copal, Nutmeg and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Patchouli. Aqua Oud has top notes of Cypress Leaf, Artemisia, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Vanilla, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood.