16 October 2026 · By Faan Perfumes

FAAN Qasida perfumes: all nine bottles explained

FAAN Qasida Signature 200 ml perfume bottle

A qasida is a classical Arabic ode. The Qasida line from FAAN has nine perfumes, all in 200 ml bottles, and each one reads like its own poem. Some are sweet and warm. Some smell of smoke and leather. Two are soft and clean. This guide goes through all nine so you can see which one fits you before you open a product page.

We are an independent retailer of FAAN fragrances. Everything below comes from the notes listed on each product page and from how the scents are built. We have not invented anything about the house itself.

How the Qasida line is built

Eight of the nine are Eau de Parfum. Qasida Bidaya is an Extrait de Parfum, so it sits a little closer to the skin and lasts a little longer. The line leans warm: amber, vanilla, wood, spice. But there is range. You can find a fruity oud, a powdery iris, a white floral and a coffee-vanilla scent in the same family.

Most of the line is unisex. Qasida Queen and Qasida Senses are written for her, and Qasida Sahm is written for him. In practice, nobody checks.

Warm and sweet

Qasida Signature

FAAN Qasida Signature is the one to start with if you like gourmand scents. Bergamot, cinnamon and almond open it. Orange blossom, coconut and guaiacwood sit in the middle. Praline, vanilla, dry amber and cashmeran carry the base. It is sweet, but the dry amber and the wood keep it from turning sticky. Our full notes are in the Qasida Signature review.

Qasida Queen

FAAN Qasida Queen opens with cherry, clove and pink pepper. Orange blossom and jasmine follow. The base is vanilla, amber, patchouli and coffee. Think dark cherry, a cup of coffee and a warm coat. It is written for her, but anyone who likes dark sweet scents will enjoy it.

Smoky, spicy and dry

Qasida Bakhour

Bakhoor is the incense that Arabic homes burn on special evenings. FAAN Qasida Bakhour opens with saffron, clove and blackcurrant. The heart has rose, violet, incense and tonka. Sandalwood, cistus, leather and vanilla finish it. It smells like a room after guests have left, in the good sense.

Qasida Dunes

FAAN Qasida Dunes is the driest of the nine. Olibanum, black pepper and white pepper at the top. Patchouli, cypriol and leather in the heart. Sandalwood, sugar and labdanum underneath. The pepper is sharp at first, then it settles into smoky leather with a little sweetness.

Qasida Bidaya

Bidaya means beginning. FAAN Qasida Bidaya is the only Extrait in the line. Saffron, bergamot and cardamom open it. Opoponax and cedarwood form the heart. Vanilla bean, benzoin, leather and white musk close it. It is resinous and soft at the same time.

Fruity, fresh and clean

Qasida Al-Badr

Calm, dry and slightly powdery. FAAN Qasida Al-Badr opens with bergamot, nutmeg and cardamom. Iris, sage and cedarwood sit in the heart. Vetiver, tonka, vanilla and patchouli make the base. This is the easiest of the line to wear every day. Read more in the Al-Badr review.

Qasida Purity

FAAN Qasida Purity is the softest bottle. Pear, fig nectar and lily of the valley open it. Ylang-ylang, sambac jasmine and tuberose make the heart white and creamy. Cashmere musk, sandalwood milk and vanilla finish it. It stays close to the skin and does not push.

Qasida Senses

FAAN Qasida Senses is for her and it is fruity and floral. Jasmine, pear, bergamot, raspberry and pink pepper at the top. Peony, damask rose, iris, lily of the valley and bourbon vanilla in the heart. White musk, sandalwood and patchouli at the base. Light enough for spring.

Qasida Sahm

FAAN Qasida Sahm is written for him. It starts with fruit: mango, lemon, raspberry, ginger, green mandarin. The heart adds lavender, jasmine, cardamom and cedar. Then the base turns dark: oud, leather accord, vetiver, amber and musk. Fruit first, oud last. See the Qasida Sahm review.

Which one first?

You like sweet and warm: Signature or Queen.
You like smoke and leather: Dunes or Bakhour.
You want something easy for the office: Al-Badr or Purity.
You want a fruity start with a dark finish: Sahm.

If you are still undecided, our guide on how to choose a FAAN perfume asks a few simple questions and points you to the right bottle. You can also browse the full Qasida collection.

Looking for the two ends of the Amjad line? Amjad Honour is the deep, resinous one. Amjad Coral is the fresh one.

FAQ

How many perfumes are in the Qasida line?

Nine: Signature, Sahm, Al-Badr, Bakhour, Senses, Dunes, Queen, Purity and Bidaya. All come in 200 ml.

Which Qasida is the longest lasting?

On the listed ratings, Signature, Sahm, Bakhour, Dunes, Queen and Bidaya all score 4 out of 5 for longevity. Purity, Senses and Al-Badr are lighter and score 3.