Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj vs Maison Asrar Gold Noir
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Gissah Imperial Valley.
At a glance
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj costs £60 and Maison Asrar Gold Noir costs £29, so Maison Asrar Gold Noir is £31 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 31 distinct notes listed across both (16%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Gissah Imperial Valley.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
Marj is Ahmed Al Maghribi’s luxurious take on the Gissah Imperial Valley style DNA, blending honeyed citrus, rich oud, florals, soft fruits, and smooth leather into a bold oriental woody signature with exceptional presence.
Maison Asrar Gold Noir
Maison Asrar Gold Noir is a smoky woody fragrance that a retailer compares with Gissah Imperial Valley, opening with grapefruit before a smoke, rose and cashmere wood heart settles into sweet notes, amber, moss, vetiver and musk.
Comparison
| Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj | Maison Asrar Gold Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.6/10 · 1 review | 7.0/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 9.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Projection | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Price | £60 | £29 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Gissah Imperial Valley | Gissah Imperial Valley |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Maison Asrar Gold Noir
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj lists Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Elemi, Nutmeg, Tangerine, Oud, Honey, Patchouli, Aromatic Notes, Cinnamon, Saffron, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Raspberry, Oakmoss, Powdery notes, Ambrette Seed, Leather, Sandalwood, Violet, Agarwood and Ambroxan that Maison Asrar Gold Noir does not.
Maison Asrar Gold Noir lists Grapefruit, Smoke, Sweet Notes and Moss that Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
- Sweet
- Woody
- Amber
- Musky
- Floral
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Oud
- Powdery
- Leather
- Aromatic
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Violet
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Resinous
- Oriental
- Oakmoss
- Spicy
Maison Asrar Gold Noir
Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Floral, Citrus and Rose. Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj also lists Musky, Fruity, Oud, Powdery, Leather, Aromatic, Patchouli, Violet, Honey, Cinnamon, Resinous, Oriental, Oakmoss and Spicy. Maison Asrar Gold Noir also lists Smoky, Earthy and Mossy.
Vibes
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
Maison Asrar Gold Noir
Both share Sweet, Dark and Warm. Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj also lists Bold, Elegant, Powerful, Modern, Oriental and Luxurious. Maison Asrar Gold Noir also lists Mysterious and Sophisticated.
Occasions
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
Maison Asrar Gold Noir
Both share Signature and Evening. Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj also lists Formal and Colder weather. Maison Asrar Gold Noir also lists Autumn, Winter, Date night and Cooler weather.
Performance
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
Maison Asrar Gold Noir
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj lists Strong projection, Long lasting, Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Strong longevity. Maison Asrar Gold Noir lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.
Style lane
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
Maison Asrar Gold Noir
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj lists Floral oriental. Maison Asrar Gold Noir lists Smoky woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj (9.0/10)
- Projection: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj (8.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj (8.8/10)
- Value for money: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj (8.2/10)
- Price: Wins Maison Asrar Gold Noir (£29)
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Maison Asrar Gold Noir leads on lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Gold Noir has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj or Maison Asrar Gold Noir?
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj costs £60 and Maison Asrar Gold Noir costs £29, so Maison Asrar Gold Noir is £31 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj or Maison Asrar Gold Noir?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj 9.0 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Gold Noir 7.0 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj rates higher.
Which projects more, Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj or Maison Asrar Gold Noir?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj 8.5 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Gold Noir 6.5 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj rates higher.
Which is closer to Gissah Imperial Valley, Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj or Maison Asrar Gold Noir?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj 8.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Gold Noir 6.8 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj rates higher.
Which is better value, Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj or Maison Asrar Gold Noir?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Gold Noir 7.5 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj rates higher.
What notes do Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj and Maison Asrar Gold Noir share?
They share 5 notes: Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Rose, Musk and Amber.
Which occasions suit Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj and Maison Asrar Gold Noir?
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal and Colder weather. Maison Asrar Gold Noir is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Date night and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.