Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic vs Maison Asrar Lumiere

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura.

At a glance

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic costs £23 and Maison Asrar Lumiere costs £29, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic is £6 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (13%). Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic is EDP and listed as feminine, while Maison Asrar Lumiere is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

Exotic by Ahmed Al Maghribi is a vibrant citrus fruity vanilla fragrance that captures the radiant DNA of Xerjoff Erba Pura through a bright bergamot orange opening, a soft floral green heart, and a creamy musky woody base.

Maison Asrar Lumiere

Maison Asrar Lumiere is a green, fruity and musky fragrance that a retailer compares with Xerjoff Erba Pura, opening with green notes and bergamot before a melon, pineapple and gourmand accord heart settles into woody notes, white musk and vanilla.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic, dupe of Xerjoff Erba PuraMaison Asrar Lumiere, dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura

Comparison

Ahmed Al Maghribi ExoticMaison Asrar Lumiere
Overall rating8.1/10 · 1 review6.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/106.5/10
Projection7.5/106.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/106.5/10
Value for money8.5/107.5/10
Price£23£29
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderFeminineUnisex
Inspired byXerjoff Erba PuraXerjoff Erba Pura

Notes Comparison

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

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Floral Notes
  • Green
  • Cedarwood

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla
  • Dry Wood
  • Musk

Maison Asrar Lumiere

Top Notes

  • Green Notes
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Melon
  • Pineapple
  • Gourmand Accord

Base Notes

  • Woody Notes
  • White Musk
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Vanilla

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Orange, Floral Notes, Green, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Dry Wood and Musk that Maison Asrar Lumiere does not.

Maison Asrar Lumiere lists Green Notes, Melon, Pineapple, Gourmand Accord, Woody Notes and White Musk that Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Green
  • Lactonic
  • Tropical

Maison Asrar Lumiere

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Green
  • Tropical

Both share Woody, Fresh, Musky, Citrus, Vanilla, Gourmand, Fruity, Green and Tropical. Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic also lists Floral, Oud and Lactonic. Maison Asrar Lumiere also lists Sweet.

Vibes

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Gourmand

Maison Asrar Lumiere

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Both share Fresh, Clean, Warm and Gourmand. Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic also lists Elegant. Maison Asrar Lumiere also lists Sweet and Modern.

Occasions

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Evening

Maison Asrar Lumiere

  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Everyday
  • Warm weather

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Evening. Maison Asrar Lumiere lists Social, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Everyday and Warm weather.

Performance

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile

Maison Asrar Lumiere

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Strong projection and Versatile. Maison Asrar Lumiere lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.

Style lane

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Soft floral

Maison Asrar Lumiere

  • Fruity gourmand

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Soft floral. Maison Asrar Lumiere lists Fruity gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic (£23)

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Lumiere has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Asrar Lumiere?

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic costs £23 and Maison Asrar Lumiere costs £29, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic is £6 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Asrar Lumiere?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Lumiere 6.5 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic rates higher.

Which projects more, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Asrar Lumiere?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Lumiere 6.0 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic rates higher.

Which is closer to Xerjoff Erba Pura, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Asrar Lumiere?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Lumiere 6.5 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic rates higher.

Which is better value, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Asrar Lumiere?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Lumiere 7.5 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic rates higher.

What notes do Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic and Maison Asrar Lumiere share?

They share 2 notes: Bergamot and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic and Maison Asrar Lumiere?

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic is tagged for Evening. Maison Asrar Lumiere is tagged for Social, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Everyday and Warm weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Xerjoff Erba Pura vs Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic
  • Xerjoff Erba Pura vs Maison Asrar Lumiere

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