Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke vs Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.
At a glance
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke costs £39 and Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq costs £24, so Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq is £15 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 23 distinct notes listed across both (17%). Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Royal Equestrian is Alexandria’s extrait interpretation of Parfums de Marly Layton, blending crisp apple freshness, aromatic lavender, elegant florals, and a creamy vanilla cardamom woody base into a highly addictive masculine signature.
Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
A rich saffron amber fragrance combining bright fruit, caramelised warmth, florals, leather, and woods, positioned as an oriental interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.
Comparison
| Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke | Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.2/10 · 1 review | 8.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Projection | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value for money | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £39 | £24 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke lists Almond, Amberwood and Cedar that Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq does not.
Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq lists Bergamot, Orange, Artemisia, Tagete Flower, Green Apple, Violet, Clove, Chamomile, Rose, Caramel, Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Moss, Benzoin and Leather that Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
- Sweet
- Woody
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Earthy
- Powdery
- Leather
- Aromatic
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Violet
- Caramel
- Green
- Mineral
- Resinous
- Oriental
- Spicy
Both share Sweet, Woody, Floral, Citrus, Powdery, Aromatic, Patchouli, Violet, Green and Spicy. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Fresh, Vanilla and Lavender. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq also lists Amber, Earthy, Leather, Rose, Caramel, Mineral, Resinous and Oriental.
Vibes
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
Both share Sweet, Powerful, Warm, Modern and Luxurious. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Fresh, Clean, Elegant and Masculine. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq also lists Dark, Bold, Mysterious, Oriental and Compliment.
Occasions
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
Both share Signature, Evening, Social, Nightlife and Cooler weather. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Daytime, Office and Year-round. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq also lists Autumn, Winter and Cold weather.
Performance
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
Both share Strong projection, Beast mode, Beast and Powerful. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Versatile.
Style lane
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke
Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke lists Spicy woody. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq lists Resinous woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq (8.8/10)
- Projection: Tie (8.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (8.4/10)
- Value for money: Wins Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq (£24)
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke leads on scent accuracy, while Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq leads on longevity, value for money and lower price. They are level on projection.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke has 1 community review and Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq?
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke costs £39 and Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq costs £24, so Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq is £15 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq 8.8 out of 10, so Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq rates higher.
Which projects more, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.2 out of 10 for projection and Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq 8.2 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq 7.5 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke rates higher.
Which is better value, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq?
Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq 8.5 out of 10, so Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq rates higher.
What notes do Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke and Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq share?
They share 4 notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Ambergris and Musk.
Which occasions suit Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke and Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq?
Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Nightlife, Cold weather and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
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