Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal vs Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.

At a glance

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal costs £29.90 and Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman costs £35, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal is £5.10 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (23%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal

A 2024 fresh-fruity release from Ahmed Al Maghribi, confirmed by independent dupe analysis as an accessible interpretation of Ex Nihilo's Blue Talisman.

Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman

A fruity woody musk lane release, Bleu Talisman is Montagne Parfums interpretation of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, one of the niche house's most talked about modern musk compositions.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal, dupe of Ex Nihilo Blue TalismanMontagne Parfums Bleu Talisman, dupe of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman

Comparison

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure RoyalMontagne Parfums Bleu Talisman
Overall rating7.2/10 · 1 review7.5/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.5/107.5/10
Projection6.0/106.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£29.90£35
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byEx Nihilo Blue TalismanEx Nihilo Blue Talisman

Notes Comparison

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

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal

Top Notes

  • Pear
  • Orange
  • Sweet Notes

Heart Notes

  • Freesia
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Iso E Super
  • Ambroxan
  • Musk
  • Cedarwood

Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman

Top Notes

  • Pear
  • Bergamot
  • Ginger
  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Dry woods

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Ambrofix

Shared Notes

  • Pear
  • Orange
  • Musk

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal lists Sweet Notes, Freesia, Rose, Iso E Super, Ambroxan and Cedarwood that Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman does not.

Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman lists Bergamot, Ginger, Dry woods and Ambrofix that Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Rose

Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Oud

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Fruity and Oud. Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal also lists Fresh, Floral and Rose. Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman also lists Citrus and Gourmand.

Vibes

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Light
  • Modern
  • Masculine

Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Both share Clean, Sweet and Modern. Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal also lists Fresh, Light and Masculine. Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman also lists Warm and Gourmand.

Occasions

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal

  • Social
  • Casual
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Everyday

Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman

  • Signature
  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Everyday
  • Warm weather

Both share Everyday. Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal also lists Social, Casual, Summer and Daily. Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman also lists Signature, Daytime, Office and Warm weather.

Performance

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal

  • Linear
  • Good performance

Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman

  • Sillage
  • Good longevity

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal lists Linear and Good performance. Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman lists Sillage and Good longevity.

Style lane

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal

  • Woody amber

Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman

  • Fruity woody

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal lists Woody amber. Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman lists Fruity woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (6.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal (£29.90)

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal leads on lower price, while Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman leads on longevity. They are level on projection, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal has 1 community review and Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal or Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman?

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal costs £29.90 and Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman costs £35, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal is £5.10 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal or Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman 7.5 out of 10, so Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman rates higher.

Which projects more, Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal or Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal 6.0 out of 10 for projection and Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman 6.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal or Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal or Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal and Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman share?

They share 3 notes: Pear, Orange and Musk.

Which occasions suit Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal and Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman?

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal is tagged for Social, Casual, Summer, Daily and Everyday. Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Office, Everyday and Warm weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman vs Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal
  • Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman vs Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman

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