Ajmal Orbiter vs House of Watan Veritas Red

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.

At a glance

Ajmal Orbiter costs £18 and House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99, so Ajmal Orbiter is £21.99 cheaper. They share 8 notes out of 26 distinct notes listed across both (31%). Ajmal Orbiter is EDP and listed as masculine, while House of Watan Veritas Red is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.

Ajmal Orbiter

Ajmal Orbiter is a bold spicy aromatic fragrance that captures the intense DNA of Dior Sauvage Elixir through a citrus and spice opening, a lavender driven heart, and a deep woody amber base.

House of Watan Veritas Red

Veritas Red is a spicy woody Eau de Parfum from House of Watan, a lavender and violet leaf led fougere that darkens into leather, vetiver and amber, positioned by the house as a modern alternative to Dior Sauvage Elixir.

Ajmal Orbiter, dupe of Dior Sauvage ElixirHouse of Watan Veritas Red, dupe of Dior Sauvage Elixir

Comparison

Ajmal OrbiterHouse of Watan Veritas Red
Overall rating8.4/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.8/10
Projection8.0/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.2/10
Value for money8.7/108.5/10
Price£18£39.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byDior Sauvage ElixirDior Sauvage Elixir

Notes Comparison

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

Ajmal Orbiter

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Grapefruit
  • Tangerine
  • Nutmeg
  • Cinnamon

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Cardamom
  • Aromatic Notes

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Sandalwood

House of Watan Veritas Red

Top Notes

  • Nutmeg Flower
  • Lavender
  • Cedar
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Chamomile
  • Bergamot
  • Hawthorn
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Violet Leaf
  • Nutmeg
  • Sandalwood
  • Carnation
  • Honeysuckle
  • Jasmine
  • Lily of the Valley

Base Notes

  • Leather
  • Vetiver
  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Tonka Bean

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Sandalwood

8 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Orbiter lists Grapefruit, Tangerine, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Aromatic Notes that House of Watan Veritas Red does not.

House of Watan Veritas Red lists Nutmeg Flower, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile, Hawthorn, Lemon, Violet Leaf, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Leather and Tonka Bean that Ajmal Orbiter does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Orbiter

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon
  • Spicy

House of Watan Veritas Red

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Aquatic
  • Leather
  • Herbal
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Violet
  • Green
  • Metallic
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Citrus, Smoky, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli and Spicy. Ajmal Orbiter also lists Oud and Cinnamon. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Fresh, Floral, Gourmand, Aquatic, Leather, Herbal, Violet, Green, Metallic and Resinous.

Vibes

Ajmal Orbiter

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Confident

House of Watan Veritas Red

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Light
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Aquatic

Both share Sweet, Warm, Intense, Modern and Masculine. Ajmal Orbiter also lists Clean, Bold, Powerful and Confident. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Fresh, Sophisticated, Light, Classic, Gourmand and Aquatic.

Occasions

Ajmal Orbiter

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Everyday

House of Watan Veritas Red

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Date night
  • Night out
  • Smart casual
  • Colder weather

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn and Formal. Ajmal Orbiter also lists Social, Office, Winter and Everyday. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Casual, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather.

Performance

Ajmal Orbiter

  • Strong projection
  • Powerful

House of Watan Veritas Red

  • Strong projection

Both share Strong projection. Ajmal Orbiter also lists Powerful.

Style lane

Ajmal Orbiter

  • Spicy aromatic

House of Watan Veritas Red

  • Gourmand amber

Ajmal Orbiter lists Spicy aromatic. House of Watan Veritas Red lists Gourmand amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ajmal Orbiter (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ajmal Orbiter (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ajmal Orbiter (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ajmal Orbiter (8.7/10)
  • Price: Wins Ajmal Orbiter (£18)

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

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Orbiter has 1 community review and House of Watan Veritas Red has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Orbiter or House of Watan Veritas Red?

Ajmal Orbiter costs £18 and House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99, so Ajmal Orbiter is £21.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Orbiter or House of Watan Veritas Red?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Orbiter 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.8 out of 10, so Ajmal Orbiter rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Orbiter or House of Watan Veritas Red?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Orbiter 8.0 out of 10 for projection and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Orbiter rates higher.

Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, Ajmal Orbiter or House of Watan Veritas Red?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Orbiter 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.2 out of 10, so Ajmal Orbiter rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Orbiter or House of Watan Veritas Red?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Orbiter 8.7 out of 10 for value for money and House of Watan Veritas Red 8.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Orbiter rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Orbiter and House of Watan Veritas Red share?

They share 8 notes: Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender, Patchouli, Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Orbiter and House of Watan Veritas Red?

Ajmal Orbiter is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Office, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Everyday. House of Watan Veritas Red is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Dior Sauvage Elixir vs Ajmal Orbiter
  • Dior Sauvage Elixir vs House of Watan Veritas Red

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