Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart vs Velixir Orion

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 Velixir Orion costs £45, so Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart is £10.01 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (25%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. 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.

Velixir Orion

Orion is a rich spiced vanilla gourmand built around the seductive warmth of Parfums de Marly Althair.

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart, dupe of Parfums de Marly AlthaïrVelixir Orion, dupe of Parfums de Marly Althaïr

Comparison

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the HeartVelixir Orion
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/108.2/10
Projection7.2/107.8/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.6/10
Value for money8.3/108.0/10
Price£34.99£45
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
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

Velixir Orion

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon

Heart Notes

  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Praline
  • Ambroxan

Base Notes

  • Woody Notes
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Heliotrope

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon
  • Ambroxan

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart lists Elemi, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla that Velixir Orion does not.

Velixir Orion lists Bourbon Vanilla, Praline, Woody Notes, Amber, Musk and Heliotrope 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

Velixir Orion

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Powdery
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutty

Both share Woody, Amber, Citrus, Vanilla and Cinnamon. Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart also lists Sweet, Fresh, Smoky, Leather, Caramel, Mineral, Resinous and Spicy. Velixir Orion also lists Musky, Gourmand, Powdery and Nutty.

Vibes

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

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

Velixir Orion

  • Romantic
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Both share Warm, Modern and Masculine. Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart also lists Fresh, Clean, Sweet, Elegant, Mysterious, Light and Confident. Velixir Orion also lists Romantic, Seductive, Cosy, Gourmand and Luxurious.

Occasions

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

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

Velixir Orion

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Romantic
  • Cold weather
  • Cosy
  • Cooler weather

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Cooler weather. Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart also lists Daytime, Date night and Special occasion. Velixir Orion also lists Casual, Romantic, Cold weather and Cosy.

Performance

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

  • Good projection
  • Hours of longevity
  • Lingers

Velixir Orion

  • Long lasting
  • Strong longevity

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart lists Good projection, Hours of longevity and Lingers. Velixir Orion lists Long lasting and Strong longevity.

Style lane

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart

  • Vanilla amber

Velixir Orion

  • Vanilla gourmand

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart lists Vanilla amber. Velixir Orion lists Vanilla gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Velixir Orion (8.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Velixir Orion (7.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Velixir Orion (8.6/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart (8.3/10)
  • Price: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart (£34.99)

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart leads on value for money and lower price, while Velixir Orion leads on longevity, projection and 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 Velixir Orion has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Velixir Orion?

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart costs £34.99 and Velixir Orion costs £45, so Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart is £10.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Velixir Orion?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Velixir Orion 8.2 out of 10, so Velixir Orion rates higher.

Which projects more, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Velixir Orion?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Velixir Orion 7.8 out of 10, so Velixir Orion rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Althaïr, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Velixir Orion?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Velixir Orion 8.6 out of 10, so Velixir Orion rates higher.

Which is better value, Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart or Velixir Orion?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart 8.3 out of 10 for value for money and Velixir Orion 8.0 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart rates higher.

What notes do Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart and Velixir Orion share?

They share 3 notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon and Ambroxan.

Which occasions suit Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart and Velixir Orion?

Arabiyat Prestige Lutfah Light in the Heart is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Special occasion and Cooler weather. Velixir Orion is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Romantic, Cold weather, Cosy and Cooler weather.

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 Velixir Orion

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