Afnan Edict Amberythme vs Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

Afnan Edict Amberythme — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Afnan Edict AmberythmeArd Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud
Overall rating8.3/10 · 1 review7.9/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.8/10No rating
Projection8.2/10No rating
Scent accuracy7.8/10No rating
Value for money8.5/109.2/10
Price£67£16
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Notes Comparison

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

Afnan Edict Amberythme

Top Notes

  • Amber
  • Cinnamon
  • Tonka Bean

Heart Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Cedarwood
  • Sandalwood

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud

Top Notes

  • Red Pepper
  • Cumin
  • Saffron
  • Mandarin
  • Orange
  • Pink Pepper
  • Sweet Notes

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Cedarwood
  • Floral Notes
  • Woody Notes

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver
  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Saffron
  • Vanilla
  • Cedarwood
  • Sandalwood

5 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Afnan Edict Amberythme (8.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Afnan Edict Amberythme (8.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Afnan Edict Amberythme (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (9.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (£16)

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