ALT. Fragrances Bold Love 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
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love costs £39 and Maison Asrar Fakhama costs £40, so ALT. Fragrances Bold Love is £1 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (18%). ALT. Fragrances Bold Love is Extrait and listed as feminine, while Maison Asrar Fakhama 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 Fakhama
Fakhama is a vanilla gourmand fragrance from Maison Asrar, widely discussed as an alternative to By Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy.
Comparison
| ALT. Fragrances Bold Love | Maison Asrar Fakhama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.8/10 · 1 review | 7.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £39 | £40 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Feminine | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Kilian Love Don't Be Shy | Kilian 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
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Maison Asrar Fakhama
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
3 shared notes.
How the notes differ
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love lists Neroli, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Coriander, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Rose, Iris, Sugar, Caramel, Civet and Labdanum that Maison Asrar Fakhama does not.
Maison Asrar Fakhama lists Gourmand Accord and White Florals that ALT. Fragrances Bold Love does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love
Maison Asrar Fakhama
Both share Vanilla. ALT. Fragrances Bold Love also lists Rose, Iris and Caramel. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Sweet, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Oud, Powdery, White floral and Oriental.
Vibes
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love
Maison Asrar Fakhama
Both share Sweet and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Bold Love also lists Bold. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Elegant, Romantic, Warm, Cosy, Oriental and Compliment.
Occasions
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love
Maison Asrar Fakhama
Both share Signature, Evening, Date night and Everyday. ALT. Fragrances Bold Love also lists Social and Night out. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Casual, Office, Autumn, Dinner, Winter, Daily, Romantic and Cosy.
Performance
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love
Maison Asrar Fakhama
Both share Long lasting. ALT. Fragrances Bold Love also lists Crowd pleaser. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Skin scent, Beast mode, Beast, All day, Linear, Lingers, Performs well and Exceptional longevity.
Style lane
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love
Maison Asrar Fakhama
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love lists Caramel gourmand. Maison Asrar Fakhama lists Soft musky.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (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 ALT. Fragrances Bold Love (£39)
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love leads on projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Bold Love has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Fakhama has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Bold Love or Maison Asrar Fakhama?
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love costs £39 and Maison Asrar Fakhama costs £40, so ALT. Fragrances Bold Love is £1 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Bold Love or Maison Asrar Fakhama?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bold Love 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Fakhama 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Bold Love or Maison Asrar Fakhama?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bold Love 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Fakhama 6.5 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 Fakhama?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bold Love 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Fakhama 7.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Bold Love rates higher.
Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Bold Love or Maison Asrar Fakhama?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Bold Love 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Fakhama 8.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Bold Love rates higher.
What notes do ALT. Fragrances Bold Love and Maison Asrar Fakhama share?
They share 3 notes: Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Musk.
Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Bold Love and Maison Asrar Fakhama?
ALT. Fragrances Bold Love is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Date night, Everyday and Night out. 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 ALT. Fragrances Bold Love
- Kilian Love Don't Be Shy vs Maison Asrar Fakhama