Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 vs Nusuk Fawah

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 Nusuk Fawah costs £20.99, so Nusuk Fawah is £99.01 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Both are EDP and listed as unisex. 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.

Nusuk Fawah

Nusuk Fawah sits squarely in the fresh spicy amber lane, built as an accessible take on the Dior Sauvage archetype that made bergamot, pepper and ambery vetiver the default grammar of modern masculine perfumery.

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000, dupe of Dior SauvageNusuk Fawah, dupe of Dior Sauvage

Comparison

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000Nusuk Fawah
Overall rating8.4/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity9.2/107.5/10
Projection8.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy7.8/108.0/10
Value for money8.0/108.5/10
Price£120£20.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
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

Nusuk Fawah

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Aromatic Lavender
  • Spicy Nutmeg

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Amber
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

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

Nusuk Fawah lists Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Aromatic Lavender, Spicy Nutmeg, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver 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

Nusuk Fawah

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Earthy
  • Herbal
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Metallic
  • Soapy
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

Both share Woody, Fresh, Floral, Citrus and Metallic. Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 also lists Vanilla, Oud, Rose, Animalic, Resinous, Incense and Oriental. Nusuk Fawah also lists Sweet, Amber, Gourmand, Fruity, Earthy, Herbal, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Soapy, Fresh spicy and Spicy.

Vibes

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

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

Nusuk Fawah

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Confident

Both share Fresh, Warm and Modern. Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 also lists Clean, Sophisticated, Oriental and Luxurious. Nusuk Fawah also lists Sweet, Bold, Classic, Masculine, Gourmand and Confident.

Occasions

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

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

Nusuk Fawah

  • Evening
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Cooler weather

Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 also lists Signature, Social, Formal and Outdoor. Nusuk Fawah also lists Office, Daily, Travel, Everyday, Gym and Cooler weather.

Performance

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

  • Versatile
  • Sillage

Nusuk Fawah

  • Strong projection
  • Skin scent
  • Linear
  • Moderate to strong

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 lists Versatile and Sillage. Nusuk Fawah lists Strong projection, Skin scent, Linear and Moderate to strong.

Style lane

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000

  • Floral musk

Nusuk Fawah

  • Spicy amber

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 lists Floral musk. Nusuk Fawah lists Spicy amber.

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 Nusuk Fawah (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Nusuk Fawah (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Nusuk Fawah (£20.99)

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 leads on longevity and projection, while Nusuk Fawah leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 has 1 community review and Nusuk Fawah has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 or Nusuk Fawah?

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 costs £120 and Nusuk Fawah costs £20.99, so Nusuk Fawah is £99.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 or Nusuk Fawah?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 9.2 out of 10 for longevity and Nusuk Fawah 7.5 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 rates higher.

Which projects more, Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 or Nusuk Fawah?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 8.5 out of 10 for projection and Nusuk Fawah 7.0 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 Nusuk Fawah?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Nusuk Fawah 8.0 out of 10, so Nusuk Fawah rates higher.

Which is better value, Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 or Nusuk Fawah?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Nusuk Fawah 8.5 out of 10, so Nusuk Fawah rates higher.

What notes do Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 and Nusuk Fawah share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 and Nusuk Fawah?

Ahmed Al Maghribi The Roots 2000 is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Outdoor. Nusuk Fawah is tagged for Evening, Office, Autumn, Winter, Daily, Travel, Everyday, Gym and Cooler weather.

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 Nusuk Fawah

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