Fragrance comparison

Qadah vs Sa'ud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Qadah

Katana Parfums

3.4717 votes

Rank #65,074 LeatherOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sa'ud

Asdaaf

3.789 votes

Rank #51,630 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sa'ud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Qadah
Choose it for a leather and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sa'ud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Qadah0/4

Sa'ud4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sa'ud
Sillage & projection: Sa'ud
Value for money: Sa'ud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sa'ud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QadahKatana Parfums

Sa'udAsdaaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

44%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySa'ud

SillageSa'ud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSa'udBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

oud92%

white floral84%

tobacco77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody91%

oud83%

musky74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both oud and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMandarin OrangeBergamotPowdery Notes

Heart

JasmineBalsamic NotesMyrrhFrankincense

Base

LeatherOudTobaccoSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

Woody NotesMuskOud

InformationalShared notesRose, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSa'udHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Katana Parfums Qadah starts with a sharp blast of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm, dusty cloud of powdered roses. As it warms on the skin, the dark undercurrents of leather and tobacco emerge to dominate the composition. This unisex release is built for cold winter evenings and formal settings…

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Sa'ud opens with a bright orange and bergamot lift, then settles into a woody, musky dry-down with a noticeable oud thread. The overall effect reads smoother and easier to wear than many heavier oud styles. It suits shoppers who want a citrus-leaning oud with some floral softness rather than a dark, smoky statement sc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Qadah or Sa'ud?

Sa'ud takes 4 of 4 categories. Qadah is rated 3.47/5 from 17 votes; Sa'ud is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Qadah for a leather and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sa'ud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Qadah or Sa'ud?

Sa'ud lasts longest (Sa'ud 84/100, Qadah 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qadah or Sa'ud?

Sa'ud projects furthest (Sa'ud 71/100, Qadah 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qadah and Sa'ud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Qadah or Sa'ud better for summer or winter?

Qadah suits evening wear; Sa'ud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qadah and Sa'ud?

Qadah has top notes of Rose, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Powdery Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Balsamic Notes, Myrrh and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Oud, Tobacco and Sandalwood. Sa'ud has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Oud.