Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King vs Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage.
At a glance
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King costs £15 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King is £4.99 cheaper. They share 11 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (85%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage.
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King is a bold fresh aromatic woody perfume in the blue aromatic lane, capturing the iconic sharp masculine DNA of Dior Sauvage through a bright bergamot and black pepper opening, a complex lavender sichuan pepper pink pepper vetiver geranium elemi and patchouli heart, and a commanding ambroxan cedar and labdanum base that feels fresh, authoritative and powerfully magnetic.
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Legend Elixir is a modern fougere in Emper's Legend line, and its note pyramid matches Dior Sauvage's own published structure note for note rather than loosely, which is treated here as strong enough evidence to name Sauvage as the inspiration even without a retailer explicitly using the word dupe.
Comparison
| Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King | Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.1/10 · 1 review | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Value for money | 9.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £15 | £19.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Dior Sauvage | Dior Sauvage |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
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Heart Notes
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Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
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Heart Notes
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Shared Notes
11 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King lists Bergamot that Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir does not.
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Calabrian Bergamot that Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Both share Fresh, Citrus, Oud, Aromatic, Lavender and Patchouli. Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King also lists Woody, Earthy, Balsamic, Green, Metallic, Resinous and Oriental. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Amber, Leather, Fresh spicy and Spicy.
Vibes
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Both share Fresh, Clean and Modern. Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King also lists Powerful, Sophisticated, Warm and Masculine.
Occasions
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King lists Signature, Social, Dinner, Daily, Gym and Year-round. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Daytime, Office and Everyday.
Performance
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Both share Versatile. Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King also lists Long lasting, Sillage, Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Powerhouse. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Strong projection and Moderate to strong.
Style lane
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King lists Woody aromatic. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Spicy aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King (7.8/10)
- Projection: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (8.5/10)
- Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King (9.2/10)
- Price: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King (£15)
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King leads on longevity, value for money and lower price, while Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir leads on projection and scent accuracy.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King has 1 community review and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King costs £15 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King is £4.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.0 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King rates higher.
Which projects more, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.5 out of 10, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir rates higher.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.5 out of 10, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir rates higher.
Which is better value, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King 9.2 out of 10 for value for money and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.0 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King rates higher.
What notes do Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir share?
They share 11 notes: Black Pepper, Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Geranium, Elemi, Patchouli, Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum.
Which occasions suit Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King is tagged for Signature, Social, Dinner, Daily, Gym and Year-round. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is tagged for Daytime, Office and Everyday.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.