ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel vs Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa costs £30, so Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa is £9 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (29%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

Amber Angel is ALT. Fragrances' comparison to Kilian Paris Angels' Share, the cognac and praline gourmand that turned a whiskey barrel accord into one of niche perfumery's most recognisable signatures.

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa is a decadent amber vanilla gourmand that captures the intoxicating DNA of Kilian Angels' Share through a boozy cognac spice opening, a syrupy dates praline heart, and a deep vanilla tonka resin base with rich oriental warmth.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareArd Al Zaafaran Riqqa, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Amber AngelArd Al Zaafaran Riqqa
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review8.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/10No rating
Projection7.2/10No rating
Scent accuracy8.5/10No rating
Value for money8.2/109.0/10
Price£39£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byKilian Angels' ShareKilian Angels' Share

Notes Comparison

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

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Oak Wood

Heart Notes

  • Tonka Bean

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Praline
  • Vanilla

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Dates
  • Praline
  • Oak
  • Tuberose
  • Lily of the Valley

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean
  • Benzoin
  • Myrrh
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Agarwood (Oud)

Shared Notes

  • Cognac
  • Tonka Bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Praline
  • Vanilla

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Oak Wood that Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa does not.

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa lists Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Bergamot, Dates, Oak, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley, Benzoin, Myrrh, Amber and Agarwood (Oud) that ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Whiskey

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Cinnamon
  • Tuberose
  • Resinous
  • Oriental

Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Citrus, Fruity and Whiskey. Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa also lists Oud, Cinnamon, Tuberose, Resinous and Oriental.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa

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

Both share Sweet, Warm and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Modern. Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa also lists Bold, Powerful, Cosy, Classic, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Night out
  • Cooler weather

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa

  • Cold weather
  • Cosy

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa lists Cold weather and Cosy.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Long lasting

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Powerful

Both share Long lasting. Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa also lists Strong projection and Powerful.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Boozy gourmand

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa

  • Vanilla gourmand

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Boozy gourmand. Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa lists Vanilla gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa (£30)

Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa leads on value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel has 1 community review and Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa costs £30, so Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa is £9 cheaper.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa 9.0 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa share?

They share 5 notes: Cognac, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa is tagged for Cold weather and Cosy.

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

Compare with the original

  • Kilian Angels' Share vs ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel
  • Kilian Angels' Share vs Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa

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