WAJD LAYL vs WAJD SABAH: Night Oud or Dawn Berry?

If WAJD has a night and a day, they are LAYL and SABAH. LAYL is dark, resinous and built on oud. SABAH is bright, fruity and green. Both are Extrait de Parfum at 40% concentration, made in Qatar and unisex, so choosing between them is a matter of mood and moment rather than quality. This LAYL vs SABAH comparison shows where they part ways.

Two Ends of the Day

LAYL takes its name from the Arabic word for night. SABAH means morning. The names are the clearest summary of the difference. One is made for the hours after dark, the other for the hours after sunrise.

The Notes Side by Side

WAJD LAYL

• Top: woody, oud, amber, smoky, leather
• Heart: fresh, spicy, tobacco, balsamic
• Base: balsamic, aromatic, camphor, warm spicy

WAJD SABAH

• Top: fruity, green, sweet
• Heart: cherry, raspberry, aromatic, fresh
• Base: fruity, sour, musky

How They Feel on the Skin

LAYL is deep and intimate. The oud is softened by camphor and tobacco, and the leather gives it structure. It wears close and warm. SABAH is lighter and more luminous, with berry and green freshness that keeps it open and easy. If LAYL is a dim room, SABAH is an open window.

Longevity and Occasion

Both are formulated at 40%. On skin, LAYL typically lasts ten hours or more and SABAH eight to ten. LAYL suits evenings, dinners and formal occasions. SABAH suits daytime, work and warm mornings.

Who Should Choose Which

• Choose LAYL if you already enjoy oud, want a fragrance with depth, or wear it mostly after dark.
• Choose SABAH if you prefer fresh and fruity, want something light for everyday wear, or find oud too heavy.

Keep Exploring

For the full collection, read which WAJD fragrance is right for you: LAYL, SABAH and BARR compared. If leather appeals more than berry, see SABAH vs BARR and LAYL vs BARR. You can try both at The Label at Place Vendôme in Lusail and Gewan Island, or order online at wajdfragrances.com.