Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart vs Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

At a glance

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart costs £34.99 and Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes costs £26, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is £8.99 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart is EDP and listed as masculine, while Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

Lutfah Light in the Heart is a vanilla amber fragrance from Arabiyat Prestige, an interpretation of Parfums de Marly Althaïr, built around a spicy citrus opening and a warm ambroxan vanilla base.

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is a warm creamy vanilla gourmand fragrance that captures the smooth addictive DNA of Parfums de Marly Althair through spiced vanilla, soft florals, and a rich amber praline base.

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart, dupe of Parfums de Marly AlthaïrKhadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes, dupe of Parfums de Marly Althaïr

Comparison

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the HeartKhadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/108.5/10
Projection7.2/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.0/10
Value for money8.3/108.5/10
Price£34.99£26
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly AlthaïrParfums de Marly Althaïr

Notes Comparison

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

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon

Heart Notes

  • Elemi
  • Guaiac Wood

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Vanilla

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

Top Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Guaiac Wood

Base Notes

  • Praline
  • Amber
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Vanilla

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart lists Elemi and Ambroxan that Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes does not.

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes lists Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Praline, Amber and Musk that Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Smoky
  • Leather
  • Caramel
  • Cinnamon
  • Mineral
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Cinnamon

Both share Sweet, Amber, Citrus, Vanilla, Smoky and Cinnamon. Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart also lists Woody, Fresh, Leather, Caramel, Mineral, Resinous and Spicy. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes also lists Floral and Gourmand.

Vibes

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Confident

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Both share Clean, Sweet, Warm and Modern. Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart also lists Fresh, Elegant, Mysterious, Light, Masculine and Confident. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes also lists Gourmand and Luxurious.

Occasions

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Special occasion
  • Cooler weather

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Year-round
  • Intimate
  • Tropical
  • Relaxed

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn and Winter. Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart also lists Daytime, Date night, Special occasion and Cooler weather. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes also lists Social, Daily, Everyday, Year-round, Intimate, Tropical and Relaxed.

Performance

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

  • Good projection
  • Hours of longevity
  • Lingers

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Long lasting
  • Subtle

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart lists Good projection, Hours of longevity and Lingers. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes lists Long lasting and Subtle.

Style lane

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

  • Vanilla amber

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Amber woody

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart lists Vanilla amber. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes lists Amber woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes (£26)

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart leads on projection, while Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes leads on longevity, value for money and lower price. They are level on scent accuracy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart has 1 community review and Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes?

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart costs £34.99 and Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes costs £26, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is £8.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes 8.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes rates higher.

Which projects more, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes 7.0 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Althaïr, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart 8.3 out of 10 for value for money and Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes 8.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes rates higher.

What notes do Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart and Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes share?

They share 4 notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart and Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes?

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Special occasion and Cooler weather. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Daily, Everyday, Year-round, Intimate, Tropical and Relaxed.

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

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart
  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

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