Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street vs Maison Asrar Fakhama

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Kilian Love Don't Be Shy.

At a glance

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street costs £39 and Maison Asrar Fakhama costs £40, so Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street is £1 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (23%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Love Don't Be Shy.

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street

Emerald Street is Alexandria’s EDP interpretation of By Kilian Love, Don’t Be Shy, delivering radiant orange blossom, fluffy marshmallow sweetness, creamy vanilla caramel, and a soft musky trail that feels instantly addictive.

Maison Asrar Fakhama

Fakhama is a vanilla gourmand fragrance from Maison Asrar, widely discussed as an alternative to By Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy.

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street, dupe of Kilian Love Don't Be ShyMaison Asrar Fakhama, dupe of Kilian Love Don't Be Shy

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald StreetMaison Asrar Fakhama
Overall rating8.1/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.2/107.5/10
Projection7.5/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.8/107.0/10
Value for money8.0/108.0/10
Price£39£40
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byKilian Love Don't Be ShyKilian Love Don't Be Shy

Notes Comparison

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

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street

Top Notes

  • Neroli
  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Jasmine
  • Rose
  • Iris

Base Notes

  • Marshmallow
  • Vanilla
  • Caramel
  • Musk

Maison Asrar Fakhama

Top Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Gourmand Accord

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla
  • White Florals

Base Notes

  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Vanilla
  • Musk

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street lists Neroli, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Rose, Iris, Marshmallow and Caramel that Maison Asrar Fakhama does not.

Maison Asrar Fakhama lists Gourmand Accord and White Florals that Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street

  • Sweet
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Powdery
  • Rose
  • Iris
  • Caramel
  • White floral

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Sweet
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Powdery
  • White floral
  • Oriental

Both share Sweet, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Vanilla, Gourmand, Powdery and White floral. Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street also lists Rose, Iris and Caramel. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Oud and Oriental.

Vibes

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street

  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Gourmand

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Compliment

Both share Sweet, Elegant, Romantic, Warm and Gourmand. Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street also lists Playful, Modern and Feminine. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Cosy, Oriental and Compliment.

Occasions

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Daily
  • Brunch
  • Romantic
  • Year-round

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Dinner
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Romantic
  • Cosy

Both share Signature, Daily and Romantic. Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street also lists Social, Daytime, Brunch and Year-round. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Evening, Casual, Office, Autumn, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Everyday and Cosy.

Performance

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street

  • Versatile
  • Skin scent

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent
  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • All day
  • Linear
  • Lingers
  • Performs well
  • Exceptional longevity

Both share Skin scent. Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street also lists Versatile. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Long lasting, Beast mode, Beast, All day, Linear, Lingers, Performs well and Exceptional longevity.

Style lane

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street

  • Floral gourmand

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Soft musky

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street lists Floral gourmand. Maison Asrar Fakhama lists Soft musky.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street (8.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street (8.8/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street (£39)

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Fakhama has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street costs £39 and Maison Asrar Fakhama costs £40, so Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street is £1 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street 8.2 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Fakhama 7.5 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street rates higher.

Which projects more, Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Fakhama 6.5 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Love Don't Be Shy, Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street 8.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Fakhama 7.0 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street rates higher.

Which is better value, Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Fakhama 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street and Maison Asrar Fakhama share?

They share 3 notes: Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Musk.

Which occasions suit Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street and Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Daily, Brunch, Romantic and Year-round. Maison Asrar Fakhama is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Office, Autumn, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Daily, Everyday, Romantic and Cosy.

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

Compare with the original

  • Kilian Love Don't Be Shy vs Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street
  • Kilian Love Don't Be Shy vs Maison Asrar Fakhama

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