ALT. Fragrances Crystal vs Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud

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.

ALT. Fragrances Crystal — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances CrystalArd Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.9/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/10No rating
Projection7.2/10No rating
Scent accuracy8.2/10No rating
Value for money8.0/109.2/10
Price£49.40£16
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Notes Comparison

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

ALT. Fragrances Crystal

Top Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Cedarwood
  • Rosemary

Base Notes

  • Toasted Sugar
  • Ambergris

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud

Top Notes

  • Red Pepper
  • Cumin
  • Saffron
  • Mandarin
  • Orange
  • Pink Pepper
  • Sweet Notes

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Cedarwood
  • Floral Notes
  • Woody Notes

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver
  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Cedarwood

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Crystal (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (9.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (£16)

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