Al Aneeq Oud Maqam vs Hamidi Celestial Wood

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Oud Wood.

At a glance

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam costs £20 and Hamidi Celestial Wood costs £19.52, so Hamidi Celestial Wood is £0.48 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 20 distinct notes listed across both (10%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Oud Wood.

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam

Oud Maqam by Al Aneeq is a dark rose saffron oud fragrance that captures the luxurious oud rose saffron niche lane through glowing incense, velvety Damascene rose, cashmere woods, and a smoky leather amber oud dry down.

Hamidi Celestial Wood

Celestial Wood is Hamidi's interpretation of the smoky oud woody genre that Tom Ford's Oud Wood popularised, opening with bergamot and cardamom before moving into a Sichuan pepper, vanilla and white blossom heart and settling into agarwood, vetiver, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean.

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam, dupe of Tom Ford Oud WoodHamidi Celestial Wood, dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood

Comparison

Al Aneeq Oud MaqamHamidi Celestial Wood
Overall rating8.0/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.5/10
Projection7.5/105.8/10
Scent accuracy6.8/107.4/10
Value for money9.2/108.3/10
Price£20£19.52
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byTom Ford Oud WoodTom Ford Oud Wood

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Incense
  • Rose Damascene

Heart Notes

  • Oriental notes
  • Cypriol
  • Cedarwood
  • Cashmere

Base Notes

  • Leather
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Amber
  • Oud
  • Vetiver

Hamidi Celestial Wood

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Sichuan Pepper
  • Vanilla
  • White Blossom

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Vetiver
  • Amber
  • Sandalwood
  • Tonka Bean

Shared Notes

  • Amber
  • Vetiver

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam lists Saffron, Incense, Rose Damascene, Oriental notes, Cypriol, Cedarwood, Cashmere, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Oud that Hamidi Celestial Wood does not.

Hamidi Celestial Wood lists Bergamot, Cardamom, Sichuan Pepper, Vanilla, White Blossom, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Tonka Bean that Al Aneeq Oud Maqam does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Leather
  • Tobacco
  • Lavender
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental

Hamidi Celestial Wood

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Oud

Both share Amber and Oud. Al Aneeq Oud Maqam also lists Woody, Floral, Smoky, Earthy, Leather, Tobacco, Lavender, Rose, Resinous, Incense and Oriental. Hamidi Celestial Wood also lists Vanilla.

Vibes

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam

  • Dark
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Oriental
  • Confident
  • Luxurious

Hamidi Celestial Wood

  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Classic
  • Oriental

Both share Elegant, Warm and Oriental. Al Aneeq Oud Maqam also lists Dark, Romantic, Seductive, Confident and Luxurious. Hamidi Celestial Wood also lists Intense and Classic.

Occasions

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam

  • Signature
  • Cold weather

Hamidi Celestial Wood

  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily
  • Intimate
  • Cooler weather

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam lists Signature and Cold weather. Hamidi Celestial Wood lists Autumn, Winter, Daily, Intimate and Cooler weather.

Performance

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile

Hamidi Celestial Wood

  • Close to skin

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam lists Strong projection and Versatile. Hamidi Celestial Wood lists Close to skin.

Style lane

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam

  • Floral oriental

Hamidi Celestial Wood

  • Smoky oud

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam lists Floral oriental. Hamidi Celestial Wood lists Smoky oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Al Aneeq Oud Maqam (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Al Aneeq Oud Maqam (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Hamidi Celestial Wood (7.4/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Al Aneeq Oud Maqam (9.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Hamidi Celestial Wood (£19.52)

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam leads on longevity, projection and value for money, while Hamidi Celestial Wood leads on scent accuracy and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Al Aneeq Oud Maqam has 1 community review and Hamidi Celestial Wood has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Al Aneeq Oud Maqam or Hamidi Celestial Wood?

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam costs £20 and Hamidi Celestial Wood costs £19.52, so Hamidi Celestial Wood is £0.48 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Al Aneeq Oud Maqam or Hamidi Celestial Wood?

Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Oud Maqam 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Celestial Wood 7.5 out of 10, so Al Aneeq Oud Maqam rates higher.

Which projects more, Al Aneeq Oud Maqam or Hamidi Celestial Wood?

Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Oud Maqam 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Celestial Wood 5.8 out of 10, so Al Aneeq Oud Maqam rates higher.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Oud Wood, Al Aneeq Oud Maqam or Hamidi Celestial Wood?

Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Oud Maqam 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Celestial Wood 7.4 out of 10, so Hamidi Celestial Wood rates higher.

Which is better value, Al Aneeq Oud Maqam or Hamidi Celestial Wood?

Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Oud Maqam 9.2 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Celestial Wood 8.3 out of 10, so Al Aneeq Oud Maqam rates higher.

What notes do Al Aneeq Oud Maqam and Hamidi Celestial Wood share?

They share 2 notes: Amber and Vetiver.

Which occasions suit Al Aneeq Oud Maqam and Hamidi Celestial Wood?

Al Aneeq Oud Maqam is tagged for Signature and Cold weather. Hamidi Celestial Wood is tagged for Autumn, Winter, Daily, Intimate and Cooler weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Tom Ford Oud Wood vs Al Aneeq Oud Maqam
  • Tom Ford Oud Wood vs Hamidi Celestial Wood

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