Ajmal Desert Sunset vs Maison Asrar Masterpiece

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

At a glance

Ajmal Desert Sunset costs £18 and Maison Asrar Masterpiece costs £29, so Ajmal Desert Sunset is £11 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (13%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

Ajmal Desert Sunset

Desert Sunset by Ajmal is a rich oriental vanilla gourmand that captures the luxurious DNA of Parfums de Marly Althair through a spiced opening, a creamy vanilla heart, and a smooth praline tonka amber base.

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

Maison Asrar Masterpiece is a warm spicy amber fragrance that a retailer compares with Parfums de Marly Althaïr, opening with clove, apple and cardamom before a lavender, cinnamon and geranium heart settles into vanilla, cedarwood and amber.

Ajmal Desert Sunset, dupe of Parfums de Marly AlthaïrMaison Asrar Masterpiece, dupe of Parfums De Marly Althaïr

Comparison

Ajmal Desert SunsetMaison Asrar Masterpiece
Overall rating8.4/10 · 1 review7.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.2/10
Projection8.0/106.8/10
Scent accuracy8.5/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£18£29
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly AlthaïrParfums de Marly Althaïr

Notes Comparison

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

Ajmal Desert Sunset

Top Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Elemi

Base Notes

  • Praline
  • Candied Almond
  • Tonka Bean
  • Ambroxan

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

Top Notes

  • Clove
  • Apple
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cedarwood
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Desert Sunset lists Orange Blossom, Bourbon Vanilla, Elemi, Praline, Candied Almond, Tonka Bean and Ambroxan that Maison Asrar Masterpiece does not.

Maison Asrar Masterpiece lists Clove, Apple, Lavender, Geranium, Vanilla, Cedarwood and Amber that Ajmal Desert Sunset does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutty
  • Resinous
  • Oriental

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Warm spicy
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Resinous. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Woody, Floral, Gourmand, Smoky, Nutty and Oriental. Maison Asrar Masterpiece also lists Fruity, Oud, Aromatic, Lavender, Warm spicy and Spicy.

Vibes

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Sweet
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Cosy

Both share Sweet and Warm. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Seductive, Modern, Gourmand, Oriental, Compliment and Luxurious. Maison Asrar Masterpiece also lists Cosy.

Occasions

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Nightlife
  • Cold weather

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Cold weather

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Cold weather. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Social and Nightlife. Maison Asrar Masterpiece also lists Date night.

Performance

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Subtle

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Ajmal Desert Sunset lists Strong projection, Long lasting and Subtle. Maison Asrar Masterpiece lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.

Style lane

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Vanilla gourmand

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Spicy amber

Ajmal Desert Sunset lists Vanilla gourmand. Maison Asrar Masterpiece lists Spicy amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (£18)

Ajmal Desert Sunset leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Desert Sunset has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Masterpiece has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Ajmal Desert Sunset costs £18 and Maison Asrar Masterpiece costs £29, so Ajmal Desert Sunset is £11 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Masterpiece 7.2 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Sunset rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Masterpiece 6.8 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Sunset rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Althaïr, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Masterpiece 7.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Sunset rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Masterpiece 8.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Sunset rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Desert Sunset and Maison Asrar Masterpiece share?

They share 2 notes: Cinnamon and Cardamom.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Desert Sunset and Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Ajmal Desert Sunset is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Nightlife and Cold weather. Maison Asrar Masterpiece is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Date night and Cold weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs Ajmal Desert Sunset
  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs Maison Asrar Masterpiece

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