Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh vs French Avenue Glorious Oud
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
At a glance
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh costs £60 and French Avenue Glorious Oud costs £29.99, so French Avenue Glorious Oud is £30.01 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 20 distinct notes listed across both (10%). Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh is Extrait and listed as unisex, while French Avenue Glorious Oud is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
Bin Shaikh is Ahmed Al Maghribi’s regal oriental oud fragrance, blending aromatic lavender, saffron, florals, bakhoor incense, rich woods, and amber resins into a luxurious Arabic signature that feels vintage, powerful, and unmistakably royal.
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Glorious Oud is a 2023 unisex Eau de Parfum built around nutmeg, saffron and lavender, followed by agarwood and oud over patchouli and musk. It is an oud amber fragrance with a spicy aromatic opening and a dark earthy drydown.
Comparison
| Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh | French Avenue Glorious Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.0/10 · 1 review | 7.6/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 8.0/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £60 | £29.99 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Initio Oud for Greatness | Initio Oud for Greatness |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
2 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh lists French Lavender, Rose, Citrus, Oakmoss, Jasmine, Orchid, Sugar, Violet, Incense Bakhoor, Agarwood (Oud), Ambroxan, White Musk and Amber that French Avenue Glorious Oud does not.
French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Nutmeg, Lavender, Agarwood, Oud and Musk that Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
- Woody
- Amber
- Musky
- Floral
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Oud
- Smoky
- Earthy
- Powdery
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Violet
- Green
- Incense
- Oriental
- Oakmoss
- Spicy
French Avenue Glorious Oud
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Musky
- Oud
- Earthy
- Powdery
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Animalic
- Warm spicy
- Fresh spicy
- Spicy
Both share Woody, Amber, Musky, Oud, Earthy, Powdery, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli and Spicy. Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh also lists Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Smoky, Rose, Violet, Green, Incense, Oriental and Oakmoss. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Sweet, Fresh, Animalic, Warm spicy and Fresh spicy.
Vibes
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Both share Dark and Warm. Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh also lists Clean, Elegant, Powerful, Modern, Classic, Gourmand, Oriental and Luxurious. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Fresh, Sweet, Bold and Sophisticated.
Occasions
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Both share Evening and Formal. Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh also lists Signature, Ceremonial and Cooler weather. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Social, Autumn, Winter and Cold weather.
Performance
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh lists Strong projection, Long lasting, Powerful, Excellent longevity and Subtle. French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Good projection, Beast mode, Beast, Good longevity and Linear.
Style lane
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh lists Floral woody. French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Sweet amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh (8.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Glorious Oud (7.8/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.0/10)
- Price: Wins French Avenue Glorious Oud (£29.99)
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh leads on longevity and projection, while French Avenue Glorious Oud leads on scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh has 1 community review and French Avenue Glorious Oud has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh costs £60 and French Avenue Glorious Oud costs £29.99, so French Avenue Glorious Oud is £30.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.5 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh rates higher.
Which projects more, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh 8.0 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.2 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.8 out of 10, so French Avenue Glorious Oud rates higher.
Which is better value, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Glorious Oud 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh and French Avenue Glorious Oud share?
They share 2 notes: Saffron and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh and French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal, Ceremonial and Cooler weather. French Avenue Glorious Oud is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
- Initio Oud for Greatness vs Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
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