Al Aneeq Amberwood vs Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

Al Aneeq Amberwood — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Al Aneeq AmberwoodArd Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud
Overall rating8.0/10 · 1 review7.9/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.1/10No rating
Projection7.6/10No rating
Scent accuracy8.0/10No rating
Value for money8.5/109.2/10
Price£35£16
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Notes Comparison

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

Al Aneeq Amberwood

Top Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Amber
  • Pepper Fusion

Base Notes

  • Labdanum
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud

Top Notes

  • Red Pepper
  • Cumin
  • Saffron
  • Mandarin
  • Orange
  • Pink Pepper
  • Sweet Notes

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Cedarwood
  • Floral Notes
  • Woody Notes

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver
  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Pink Pepper
  • Cedarwood
  • Patchouli

3 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Al Aneeq Amberwood (8.1/10)
  • Projection: Wins Al Aneeq Amberwood (7.6/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Al Aneeq Amberwood (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (9.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (£16)

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