ALT. Fragrances Duchess vs Swiss Arabian Wajd

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Délina.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Duchess costs £58.90 and Swiss Arabian Wajd costs £48, so Swiss Arabian Wajd is £10.90 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (15%). ALT. Fragrances Duchess is Extrait and listed as feminine, while Swiss Arabian Wajd is EDP and listed as feminine. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Délina.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

A fruity floral Extrait de Parfum for women, sold directly as ALT.'s alternative to Parfums de Marly's Delina.

Swiss Arabian Wajd

Wajd is a romantic rose fruity amber floral that beautifully captures the elegant femininity of Parfums de Marly Delina through Turkish rose, crisp apple, powdery orris, and a smooth sweet musky base.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess, dupe of Parfums de Marly DélinaSwiss Arabian Wajd, dupe of Parfums de Marly Délina

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances DuchessSwiss Arabian Wajd
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.0/10
Projection7.0/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.2/10
Price£58.90£48
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderFeminineFeminine
Inspired byParfums de Marly DélinaParfums de Marly Délina

Notes Comparison

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

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

Top Notes

  • Lychee
  • Rhubarb

Heart Notes

  • Turkish Rose

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Musk
  • Cashmere Wood

Swiss Arabian Wajd

Top Notes

  • Turkish Rose
  • Fruity Notes
  • Apple

Heart Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Orris Root

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Resin
  • Sweet Notes

Shared Notes

  • Turkish Rose
  • Musk

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Lychee, Rhubarb, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood that Swiss Arabian Wajd does not.

Swiss Arabian Wajd lists Fruity Notes, Apple, Patchouli, Orris Root, Amber, Resin and Sweet Notes that ALT. Fragrances Duchess does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Rose

Swiss Arabian Wajd

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Earthy
  • Powdery
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Oriental

Both share Sweet, Musky, Floral, Vanilla, Fruity and Rose. ALT. Fragrances Duchess also lists Woody and Citrus. Swiss Arabian Wajd also lists Amber, Oud, Earthy, Powdery, Patchouli, Resinous and Oriental.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Sweet

Swiss Arabian Wajd

  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Oriental
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet. Swiss Arabian Wajd also lists Elegant, Romantic, Warm, Modern, Feminine, Oriental, Compliment and Luxurious.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Spring
  • Date night
  • Summer
  • Everyday

Swiss Arabian Wajd

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Romantic

Both share Spring. ALT. Fragrances Duchess also lists Date night, Summer and Everyday. Swiss Arabian Wajd also lists Signature, Evening, Daytime, Autumn and Romantic.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Excellent longevity

Swiss Arabian Wajd

  • Good longevity

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Excellent longevity. Swiss Arabian Wajd lists Good longevity.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Fruity floral

Swiss Arabian Wajd

  • Amber floral

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Fruity floral. Swiss Arabian Wajd lists Amber floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Swiss Arabian Wajd (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Swiss Arabian Wajd (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Swiss Arabian Wajd (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Swiss Arabian Wajd (£48)

ALT. Fragrances Duchess leads on value for money, while Swiss Arabian Wajd leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Duchess has 1 community review and Swiss Arabian Wajd has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Swiss Arabian Wajd?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess costs £58.90 and Swiss Arabian Wajd costs £48, so Swiss Arabian Wajd is £10.90 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Swiss Arabian Wajd?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Swiss Arabian Wajd 8.0 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Wajd rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Swiss Arabian Wajd?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Swiss Arabian Wajd 7.5 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Wajd rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Délina, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Swiss Arabian Wajd?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Swiss Arabian Wajd 8.5 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Wajd rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Swiss Arabian Wajd?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Swiss Arabian Wajd 8.2 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Swiss Arabian Wajd share?

They share 2 notes: Turkish Rose and Musk.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Swiss Arabian Wajd?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess is tagged for Spring, Date night, Summer and Everyday. Swiss Arabian Wajd is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Autumn, Spring and Romantic.

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

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Délina vs ALT. Fragrances Duchess
  • Parfums de Marly Délina vs Swiss Arabian Wajd

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