Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 vs Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage.

At a glance

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 costs £120 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £100.01 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 25 distinct notes listed across both (4%). Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 is EDP and listed as unisex, while Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage.

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

The Roots 2000 is a unisex Eau de Parfum that pays homage to the house's origins, blending radiant citrus, white florals, and warm woods. It is crafted for those who appreciate depth, detail, and enduring elegance.

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

Legend Elixir is a modern fougere in Emper's Legend line, and its note pyramid matches Dior Sauvage's own published structure note for note rather than loosely, which is treated here as strong enough evidence to name Sauvage as the inspiration even without a retailer explicitly using the word dupe.

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000, dupe of Dior SauvageEmper Perfumes Legend Elixir, dupe of Dior Sauvage

Comparison

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Overall rating8.4/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity9.2/107.0/10
Projection8.5/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.8/108.5/10
Value for money8.0/108.0/10
Price£120£19.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byDior SauvageDior Sauvage

Notes Comparison

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

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Jasmine
  • Aldehydes

Heart Notes

  • White Flowers
  • Lily
  • Indian Rose
  • Saffron

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Woody notes
  • Vanilla
  • Ambroxan
  • Incense
  • Aged Shamama Signature Accord
  • Hindi Oud

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

Top Notes

  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • Black Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Sichuan Pepper
  • Lavender
  • Pink Pepper
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Geranium
  • Elemi

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Cedar
  • Labdanum

Shared Notes

  • Ambroxan

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 lists Grapefruit, Jasmine, Aldehydes, White Flowers, Lily, Indian Rose, Saffron, Musk, Woody notes, Vanilla, Incense, Aged Shamama Signature Accord and Hindi Oud that Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir does not.

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Calabrian Bergamot, Black Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium, Elemi, Cedar and Labdanum that Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Oud
  • Rose
  • Animalic
  • Metallic
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

Both share Fresh, Citrus and Oud. Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 also lists Woody, Floral, Vanilla, Rose, Animalic, Metallic, Resinous, Incense and Oriental. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Amber, Leather, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Fresh spicy and Spicy.

Vibes

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern

Both share Fresh, Clean and Modern. Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 also lists Sophisticated, Warm, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Outdoor

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Everyday

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 lists Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Outdoor. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Daytime, Office and Everyday.

Performance

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

  • Versatile
  • Sillage

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile
  • Moderate to strong

Both share Versatile. Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 also lists Sillage. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Strong projection and Moderate to strong.

Style lane

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

  • Floral musk

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Spicy aromatic

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 lists Floral musk. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Spicy aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 (9.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (£19.99)

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 leads on longevity and projection, while Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 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 The Roots 2000 has 1 community review and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 costs £120 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £100.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 9.2 out of 10 for longevity and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.0 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 rates higher.

Which projects more, Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 8.5 out of 10 for projection and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.5 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 rates higher.

Which is closer to Dior Sauvage, Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.5 out of 10, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir rates higher.

Which is better value, Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir share?

They share 1 note: Ambroxan.

Which occasions suit Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Outdoor. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is tagged for Daytime, Office and Everyday.

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

Compare with the original

  • Dior Sauvage vs Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000
  • Dior Sauvage vs Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

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