Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King vs Nusuk Fawah
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 Nusuk Fawah costs £20.99, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King is £5.99 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (27%). Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King is EDP and listed as masculine, while Nusuk Fawah is EDP and listed as unisex. 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.
Nusuk Fawah
Nusuk Fawah sits squarely in the fresh spicy amber lane, built as an accessible take on the Dior Sauvage archetype that made bergamot, pepper and ambery vetiver the default grammar of modern masculine perfumery.
Comparison
| Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King | Nusuk Fawah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.1/10 · 1 review | 7.7/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 9.2/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £15 | £20.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Unisex |
| 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
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Nusuk Fawah
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King lists Black Pepper, Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Geranium, Elemi, Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum that Nusuk Fawah does not.
Nusuk Fawah lists Aromatic Lavender, Spicy Nutmeg and Amber that Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Nusuk Fawah
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Fruity
- Earthy
- Herbal
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Metallic
- Soapy
- Fresh spicy
- Spicy
Both share Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Earthy, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli and Metallic. Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King also lists Oud, Balsamic, Green, Resinous and Oriental. Nusuk Fawah also lists Sweet, Amber, Floral, Gourmand, Fruity, Herbal, Soapy, Fresh spicy and Spicy.
Vibes
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Nusuk Fawah
Both share Fresh, Warm, Modern and Masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King also lists Clean, Powerful and Sophisticated. Nusuk Fawah also lists Sweet, Bold, Classic, Gourmand and Confident.
Occasions
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Nusuk Fawah
Both share Daily and Gym. Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King also lists Signature, Social, Dinner and Year-round. Nusuk Fawah also lists Evening, Office, Autumn, Winter, Travel, Everyday and Cooler weather.
Performance
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Nusuk Fawah
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King lists Long lasting, Versatile, Sillage, Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Powerhouse. Nusuk Fawah lists Strong projection, Skin scent, Linear and Moderate to strong.
Style lane
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King
Nusuk Fawah
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King lists Woody aromatic. Nusuk Fawah lists Spicy amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King (7.8/10)
- Projection: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King (7.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King (8.2/10)
- 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, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King has 1 community review and Nusuk Fawah has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Nusuk Fawah?
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King costs £15 and Nusuk Fawah costs £20.99, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King is £5.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Nusuk Fawah?
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Nusuk Fawah 7.5 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King rates higher.
Which projects more, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Nusuk Fawah?
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Nusuk Fawah 7.0 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King rates higher.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Nusuk Fawah?
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Nusuk Fawah 8.0 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King rates higher.
Which is better value, Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King or Nusuk Fawah?
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King 9.2 out of 10 for value for money and Nusuk Fawah 8.5 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King rates higher.
What notes do Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King and Nusuk Fawah share?
They share 4 notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King and Nusuk Fawah?
Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King is tagged for Signature, Social, Dinner, Daily, Gym and Year-round. Nusuk Fawah is tagged for Evening, Office, Autumn, Winter, Daily, Travel, Everyday, Gym and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.