ALT. Fragrances Reality vs Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Louis Vuitton Imagination.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Reality costs £49.99 and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait costs £35, so Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait is £14.99 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (6%). ALT. Fragrances Reality is Extrait and listed as masculine, while Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Imagination.

ALT. Fragrances Reality

A citrus spicy Extrait de Parfum for men, sold directly as ALT.'s alternative to Louis Vuitton's Imagination, handcrafted in the brand's Miami base.

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait

A bright citrus spice amber in Extrait strength, Marwa Extrait is Arabiyat Prestige's interpretation of Louis Vuitton Imagination.

ALT. Fragrances Reality, dupe of Louis Vuitton ImaginationArabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait, dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances RealityArabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.9/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.0/10
Projection6.8/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.2/108.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£49.99£35
ConcentrationExtraitExtrait
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byLouis Vuitton ImaginationLouis Vuitton Imagination

Notes Comparison

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

ALT. Fragrances Reality

Top Notes

  • Citron
  • Bergamot
  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Neroli
  • Cinnamon

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Musk

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait

Top Notes

  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Sicilian Orange

Heart Notes

  • Nigerian Ginger
  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Tunisian Neroli

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Chinese Black Tea
  • Olibanum
  • Guaiac Wood

Shared Notes

  • Ambroxan

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Reality lists Citron, Bergamot, Orange, Ginger, Neroli, Cinnamon and Musk that Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait does not.

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait lists Calabrian Bergamot, Lemon, Sicilian Orange, Nigerian Ginger, Ceylon Cinnamon, Tunisian Neroli, Chinese Black Tea, Olibanum and Guaiac Wood that ALT. Fragrances Reality does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Cinnamon
  • Spicy

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait

  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Cinnamon
  • Paper
  • Soapy
  • Incense
  • Spicy

Both share Fresh, Amber, Floral, Citrus, Cinnamon and Spicy. ALT. Fragrances Reality also lists Musky. Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait also lists Sweet, Oud, Smoky, Paper, Soapy and Incense.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Confident

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm

Both share Fresh, Clean and Warm. ALT. Fragrances Reality also lists Confident. Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait also lists Sweet.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Formal
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Everyday

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait

  • Signature
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Everyday
  • Warm weather

Both share Daytime, Office, Spring, Summer and Everyday. ALT. Fragrances Reality also lists Formal. Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait also lists Signature, Casual, Daily, Travel and Warm weather.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Long lasting
  • Excellent longevity

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait

  • Versatile
  • Skin scent
  • Linear

ALT. Fragrances Reality lists Long lasting and Excellent longevity. Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait lists Versatile, Skin scent and Linear.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Fresh citrus

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait

  • Amber oud

ALT. Fragrances Reality lists Fresh citrus. Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait lists Amber oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Reality (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait (£35)

ALT. Fragrances Reality leads on projection, while Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait leads on longevity, scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Reality has 1 community review and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait?

ALT. Fragrances Reality costs £49.99 and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait costs £35, so Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait is £14.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Reality 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait 8.0 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Reality 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait 6.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Reality rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Imagination, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Reality 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait 8.5 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Reality 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Reality and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait share?

They share 1 note: Ambroxan.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Reality and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait?

ALT. Fragrances Reality is tagged for Daytime, Office, Formal, Spring, Summer and Everyday. Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Travel, Everyday and Warm weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Louis Vuitton Imagination vs ALT. Fragrances Reality
  • Louis Vuitton Imagination vs Arabiyat Prestige Marwa Extrait

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