Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia vs Zimaya Itqan Gold

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá.

At a glance

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia costs £35 and Zimaya Itqan Gold costs £23, so Zimaya Itqan Gold is £12 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 22 distinct notes listed across both (9%). Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Itqan Gold is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia is a bold fruity leather oud perfume in the leather oud lane, delivering a rich original Middle Eastern niche composition through a vibrant black currant sweet orange and pink pepper opening, a dense leather saffron oakmoss iris and damask rose heart, and a commanding oud patchouli amber cedar vanilla and white musk base that feels complex, sophisticated and deeply memorable.

Zimaya Itqan Gold

Zimaya Itqan Gold combines passion fruit, rose, oud, patchouli and benzoin in a fruity woody direction.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia, dupe of Maison Crivelli Oud MaracujáZimaya Itqan Gold, dupe of Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá

Comparison

Ahmed Al Maghribi GardeniaZimaya Itqan Gold
Overall ratingNo rating8.6/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating9.0/10
ProjectionNo rating8.5/10
Scent accuracyNo rating8.2/10
Value for moneyNo rating8.8/10
Price£35£23
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byMaison Crivelli Oud MaracujáMaison Crivelli Oud Maracujá

Notes Comparison

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

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia

Top Notes

  • Black Currant
  • Fruity Notes
  • Sweet Orange
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Leather
  • Oakmoss
  • Saffron
  • Iris
  • Damask Rose

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Amber
  • Cedar
  • Vanilla
  • White Musk

Zimaya Itqan Gold

Top Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Saffron
  • Incense

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Birch
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Amberwood
  • Benzoin

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Oud

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia lists Black Currant, Fruity Notes, Sweet Orange, Pink Pepper, Leather, Oakmoss, Iris, Damask Rose, Patchouli, Amber, Cedar, Vanilla and White Musk that Zimaya Itqan Gold does not.

Zimaya Itqan Gold lists Raspberry, Incense, Rose, Birch, Geranium, Amberwood and Benzoin that Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Earthy
  • Leather
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Iris
  • Animalic
  • Green
  • Metallic
  • Warm spicy
  • Resinous
  • Oriental
  • Oakmoss
  • Spicy

Zimaya Itqan Gold

  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Aromatic
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Incense

Both share Woody, Floral, Fruity, Oud, Rose and Resinous. Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia also lists Sweet, Amber, Vanilla, Gourmand, Earthy, Leather, Patchouli, Iris, Animalic, Green, Metallic, Warm spicy, Oriental, Oakmoss and Spicy. Zimaya Itqan Gold also lists Smoky, Aromatic and Incense.

Vibes

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Powerful
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Luxurious

Zimaya Itqan Gold

  • Dark
  • Masculine
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark and Luxurious. Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia also lists Sweet, Bold, Elegant, Powerful, Sophisticated, Warm, Light, Modern and Classic. Zimaya Itqan Gold also lists Masculine.

Occasions

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Formal
  • Cold weather
  • Tropical

Zimaya Itqan Gold

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Nightlife
  • Cold weather
  • Black tie

Both share Signature, Evening, Formal and Cold weather. Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia also lists Tropical. Zimaya Itqan Gold also lists Social, Autumn, Winter, Nightlife and Black tie.

Performance

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia

  • Versatile
  • Sillage
  • Powerful
  • Linear

Zimaya Itqan Gold

  • Strong projection

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia lists Versatile, Sillage, Powerful and Linear. Zimaya Itqan Gold lists Strong projection.

Style lane

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia

  • Leather oud

Zimaya Itqan Gold

  • Floral woody

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia lists Leather oud. Zimaya Itqan Gold lists Floral woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Itqan Gold (9.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Itqan Gold (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Itqan Gold (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Itqan Gold (8.8/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Itqan Gold (£23)

Zimaya Itqan Gold leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia has 0 community reviews and Zimaya Itqan Gold has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia or Zimaya Itqan Gold?

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia costs £35 and Zimaya Itqan Gold costs £23, so Zimaya Itqan Gold is £12 cheaper.

What notes do Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia and Zimaya Itqan Gold share?

They share 2 notes: Saffron and Oud.

Which occasions suit Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia and Zimaya Itqan Gold?

Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal, Cold weather and Tropical. Zimaya Itqan Gold is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Nightlife, Cold weather and Black tie.

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

Compare with the original

  • Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá vs Ahmed Al Maghribi Gardenia
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