Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke vs Zara Red Zara Temptation & Vanille

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 Extrait.

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitZara Red Zara Temptation & Vanille — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet SmokeZara Red Zara Temptation & Vanille
Overall rating8.2/10 · 1 review8.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/109.2/10
Projection8.2/107.8/10
Scent accuracy8.4/108.5/10
Value for money7.8/109.5/10
Price£39£30
ConcentrationExtraitExtrait
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitMaison 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

  • Saffron
  • Almond

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Amberwood

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Musk
  • Cedar

Zara Red Zara Temptation & Vanille

Top Notes

  • Bitter Orange

Heart Notes

  • Venezuelan Tonka Absolute

Base Notes

  • Madagascar Orpur Vanilla Absolute
  • Amber

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zara Red Zara Temptation & Vanille (9.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (8.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zara Red Zara Temptation & Vanille (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zara Red Zara Temptation & Vanille (9.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Zara Red Zara Temptation & Vanille (£30)

See the full Sweet Smoke breakdown

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