Fragrance comparison

Hob Qadeem vs Psychedelism

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hob Qadeem

Khaltat

4.106 votes

Rank #20,866 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Psychedelism

Spiritum

4.297 votes

Rank #48,623 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hob Qadeem takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hob Qadeem
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Psychedelism
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hob Qadeem2/3

Psychedelism0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hob QadeemKhaltat

PsychedelismSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHob Qadeem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Neroli

Heart

Myrrh

Base

Oud

Top

CorianderCastoreumStrawberryNeroli

Heart

Dark ChocolateCoffeeAmberRoseSaffron

Base

IncenseAtlas CedarSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliRaspberryVanillaOakmoss

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

No season votes yet

Spring33

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#48,623

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHob QadeemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Spiritum Psychedelism is a rich, dark woody gourmand that balances sweet red berries with smoky resins. It opens with ripe strawberry and spicy coriander over a distinct hint of leather-like castoreum. As it settles, warm dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and smooth vanilla wrap around earthy patchouli, frankincense, an…

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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, Hob Qadeem or Psychedelism?

Hob Qadeem takes 2 of 3 categories. Hob Qadeem is rated 4.10/5 from 6 votes; Psychedelism is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Hob Qadeem for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Psychedelism for a woody and smoky character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hob Qadeem or Psychedelism?

They last about the same: Hob Qadeem 80/100, Psychedelism 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hob Qadeem or Psychedelism?

Hob Qadeem projects furthest (Hob Qadeem 75/100, Psychedelism 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hob Qadeem and Psychedelism smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli.

Is Hob Qadeem or Psychedelism better for summer or winter?

Psychedelism suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hob Qadeem and Psychedelism?

Hob Qadeem has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Myrrh, a base of Oud. Psychedelism has top notes of Coriander, Castoreum, Strawberry and Neroli, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Coffee, Amber and Rose, a base of Incense, Atlas Cedar, Sandalwood and White Musk.