ALT. Fragrances Bold Love vs Maison Asrar Date Night

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

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love costs £39 and Maison Asrar Date Night costs £29, so Maison Asrar Date Night is £10 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 22 distinct notes listed across both (9%). ALT. Fragrances Bold Love is Extrait and listed as feminine, while Maison Asrar Date Night is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Love Don't Be Shy.

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love

Bold Love is ALT. Fragrances' comparison to Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy, the marshmallow and caramel gourmand that's been a defining niche crowd pleaser since its release.

Maison Asrar Date Night

Maison Asrar Date Night is a sweet fruity gourmand fragrance launched in 2025 that community reviewers compare with Kilian Love Don't Be Shy, opening with blackcurrant, mango and orange blossom before a raspberry, sandalwood and lily of the valley heart settles into ambergris, marshmallow and musk.

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love, dupe of Kilian Love Don't Be ShyMaison Asrar Date Night, dupe of Kilian Love Don't Be Shy

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Bold LoveMaison Asrar Date Night
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review6.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.5/10
Projection7.0/106.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.0/10
Value for money8.5/107.5/10
Price£39£29
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderFeminineUnisex
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.

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love

Top Notes

  • Neroli
  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper
  • Coriander

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Jasmine
  • Honeysuckle
  • Rose
  • Iris

Base Notes

  • Sugar
  • Vanilla
  • Caramel
  • Musk
  • Civet
  • Labdanum

Maison Asrar Date Night

Top Notes

  • Blackcurrant
  • Mango
  • Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

  • Raspberry
  • Sandalwood
  • Lily Of The Valley

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Marshmallow
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Musk

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love lists Neroli, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Coriander, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Rose, Iris, Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel, Civet and Labdanum that Maison Asrar Date Night does not.

Maison Asrar Date Night lists Blackcurrant, Mango, Raspberry, Sandalwood, Lily Of The Valley, Ambergris and Marshmallow that ALT. Fragrances Bold Love does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love

  • Vanilla
  • Rose
  • Iris
  • Caramel

Maison Asrar Date Night

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Salty
  • Tropical

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love lists Vanilla, Rose, Iris and Caramel. Maison Asrar Date Night lists Sweet, Woody, Floral, Gourmand, Fruity, Salty and Tropical.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Gourmand

Maison Asrar Date Night

  • Sweet
  • Romantic
  • Playful
  • Gourmand

Both share Sweet and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Bold Love also lists Bold. Maison Asrar Date Night also lists Romantic and Playful.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Date night
  • Everyday
  • Night out

Maison Asrar Date Night

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Date night
  • Romantic

Both share Signature, Evening, Social and Date night. ALT. Fragrances Bold Love also lists Everyday and Night out. Maison Asrar Date Night also lists Autumn, Spring and Romantic.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love

  • Long lasting
  • Crowd pleaser

Maison Asrar Date Night

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love lists Long lasting and Crowd pleaser. Maison Asrar Date Night lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love

  • Caramel gourmand

Maison Asrar Date Night

  • Fruity gourmand

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love lists Caramel gourmand. Maison Asrar Date Night lists Fruity gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Bold Love (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Bold Love (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Bold Love (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Bold Love (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Asrar Date Night (£29)

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Maison Asrar Date Night leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Bold Love has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Date Night has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Bold Love or Maison Asrar Date Night?

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love costs £39 and Maison Asrar Date Night costs £29, so Maison Asrar Date Night is £10 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Bold Love or Maison Asrar Date Night?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bold Love 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Date Night 6.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Bold Love rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Bold Love or Maison Asrar Date Night?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bold Love 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Date Night 6.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Bold Love rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Love Don't Be Shy, ALT. Fragrances Bold Love or Maison Asrar Date Night?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bold Love 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Date Night 7.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Bold Love rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Bold Love or Maison Asrar Date Night?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bold Love 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Date Night 7.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Bold Love rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Bold Love and Maison Asrar Date Night share?

They share 2 notes: Orange Blossom and Musk.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Bold Love and Maison Asrar Date Night?

ALT. Fragrances Bold Love is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Date night, Everyday and Night out. Maison Asrar Date Night is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring, Date night and Romantic.

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

Compare with the original

  • Kilian Love Don't Be Shy vs ALT. Fragrances Bold Love
  • Kilian Love Don't Be Shy vs Maison Asrar Date Night

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