Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition vs House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.

At a glance

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition costs £45 and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown costs £39.99, so House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown is £5.01 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 18 distinct notes listed across both (6%). Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is EDP and listed as masculine, while House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.

House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown

Veritas Classic Brown is a sweet amber Eau de Parfum from House of Watan, built around cinnamon, chestnut and vanilla and marketed by the house itself as a close cousin of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, dupe of Tom Ford Tobacco VanilleHouse of Watan Veritas Classic Brown, dupe of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Comparison

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco EditionHouse of Watan Veritas Classic Brown
Overall rating8.5/10 · 1 review7.6/10 · 2 reviews
Longevity9.0/107.5/10
Projection8.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.5/107.5/10
Value for money8.0/108.5/10
Price£45£39.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byTom Ford Tobacco VanilleTom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Notes Comparison

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

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

Top Notes

  • Tobacco Leaf
  • Cinnamon
  • Black Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean
  • Clove

Base Notes

  • Dried Fruits
  • Woody Notes
  • Amber

House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown

Top Notes

  • Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Orange Blossom
  • Neroli
  • Ginger

Heart Notes

  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Chestnuts

Base Notes

  • Madagascan Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean
  • Mysore Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Tonka Bean

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition lists Tobacco Leaf, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Vanilla, Clove, Dried Fruits, Woody Notes and Amber that House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown does not.

House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown lists Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Neroli, Ginger, Ceylon Cinnamon, Chestnuts, Madagascan Vanilla and Mysore Sandalwood that Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Tobacco
  • Aromatic
  • Cinnamon
  • Warm spicy
  • Resinous
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Aquatic
  • Leather
  • Tobacco
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutty
  • Wine

Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla, Gourmand, Tobacco and Cinnamon. Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition also lists Woody, Fruity, Oud, Aromatic, Warm spicy, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown also lists Citrus, Aquatic, Leather, Nutty and Wine.

Vibes

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Gourmand
  • Aquatic

Both share Sweet, Warm, Classic and Gourmand. Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition also lists Bold, Powerful, Modern, Oriental and Luxurious. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown also lists Aquatic.

Occasions

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Colder weather

House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Dinner
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Holiday
  • Nightlife
  • Special occasion
  • Cold weather
  • Colder weather

Both share Signature, Evening, Winter and Colder weather. Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition also lists Social and Formal. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown also lists Dinner, Date night, Holiday, Nightlife, Special occasion and Cold weather.

Performance

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Powerful
  • Subtle

House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown

  • Strong projection
  • Sillage
  • Good sillage
  • Lingers

Both share Strong projection. Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition also lists Long lasting, Powerful and Subtle. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown also lists Sillage, Good sillage and Lingers.

Style lane

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

  • Resinous woody

House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown

  • Gourmand amber

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition lists Resinous woody. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown lists Gourmand amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (9.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown (£39.99)

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown leads on value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition has 1 community review and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown has 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition costs £45 and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown costs £39.99, so House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown is £5.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?

Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition 9.0 out of 10 for longevity and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown 7.5 out of 10, so Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition rates higher.

Which projects more, Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?

Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition 8.5 out of 10 for projection and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown 7.0 out of 10, so Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition rates higher.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?

Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown 7.5 out of 10, so Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition rates higher.

Which is better value, Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition or House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?

Atlas ratings give Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown 8.5 out of 10, so House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown rates higher.

What notes do Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown share?

They share 1 note: Tonka Bean.

Which occasions suit Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition and House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown?

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Formal, Winter and Colder weather. House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown is tagged for Signature, Evening, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Holiday, Nightlife, Special occasion, Cold weather and Colder weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille vs Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition
  • Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille vs House of Watan Veritas Classic Brown

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